Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 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
- Launched August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The E-M10 II was launched 3 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M10 II grades vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony WX50
E-M10 II | WX50 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+579k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus E-M10 II
WX50 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX50
E-M10 II | WX50 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the WX50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and WX50 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and WX50.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 II includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent E-M10 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-08-25 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $499 | $250 |