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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus SP-820UZ
E-M1X | SP-820UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 79 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus SP-820UZ
E-M1X | SP-820UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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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 |