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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony QX30

Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony QX30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 was launched 5 months prior to the QX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up vs the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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