Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Released August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

The E-M10 II was revealed 4 years after the TX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 II grades vs the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony TX100V
E-M10 II | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | August 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 57 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus E-M10 II
TX100V | E-M10 II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX100V
E-M10 II | TX100V | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II features external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and TX100V is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and TX100V.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 II has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The newer E-M10 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-08-25 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $499 | $380 |