Olympus E-M10 vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 and Sigma DP1x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M10 grades versus the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sigma DP1x. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 vs the DP1x.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and DP1x is 82 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and DP1x.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 will result in extra detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.