Olympus E-M10 vs Sony TX30

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was manufactured 8 months later than the TX30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 grades versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 and the TX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and TX30 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and TX30.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.