Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX50

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony WX50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 was introduced 2 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M10 grades vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony WX50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 and the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and WX50 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and WX50.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-M10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.