Olympus E-M10 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was released 23 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 vs the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and HX200V is 82 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.