Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was introduced 6 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M1X grades versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-M1X | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2019 | December 2012 | More modern by 75 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Clearer screen (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-M1X
XZ-2 iHS | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
E-M1X | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X against the XZ-2 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and XZ-2 iHS is 54 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2019-01-24 | 2012-12-18 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | 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, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 lbs) | 346 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $2,999 | $450 |