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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched August 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony WX50
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony WX50

 E-M10 II WX50 
ReleasedAugust 2015January 2012More recent by 44 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k461kSharper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 WX50 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX50

 E-M10 II WX50 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Sony WX50
66
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Sony WX50 Travel photography info
73
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony WX50
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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