Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony TX30

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 2 years later than the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II scores versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and TX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and TX30.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX30 will deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.