Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX220

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 II was launched 19 months after the WX220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 II scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II against the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and WX220 is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and WX220.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony WX220 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.