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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 6 years after the SP-820UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-M1X matches up against the SP-820UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-M1X SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2019August 2012More modern by 79 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus E-M1X

 SP-820UZ E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-M1X SP-820UZ 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the SP-820UZ.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and SP-820UZ is 54 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (997 grams)
37
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
68
good battery (870 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than average (997g)
55
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (870 shots)
has double storage slots
35
pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging features
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than average (997 grams)
25
pretty wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (485 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2012-08-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-896mm (40.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 15.00 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Type of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $2,999 $299