Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX80

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M10 and Sony WX80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WX80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 was announced 15 months after the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 scores against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 and the WX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and WX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-M10 should have a benefit in sensor tech.