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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
Sony TX100V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony TX100V

 E-M10 II TX100V 
IntroducedAugust 2015January 2011More modern by 57 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Olympus E-M10 II

 TX100V E-M10 II 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX100V

 E-M10 II TX100V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
29
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
73
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
65
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX100V
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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