Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 Key Specs
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Released January 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A9
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Announced April 2017
- Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.
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Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-M1X grades against the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A9
| E-M1X | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2019 |  | April 2017 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Olympus E-M1X
| A9 | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1037k | Crisper display (+403k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A9
| E-M1X | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outer 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 Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the A9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and A9 is 54 and 65 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and A9.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Sony A9 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Sony A9 Street photography factors
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997g)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (870 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
great battery life (870 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (997g)
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony A9
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
two card slots
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Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competitors (997g)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha A9 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2019-01-24 | 2017-04-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 997g (2.20 lbs) | 673g (1.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3517 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 shots | 650 shots |
| Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Retail pricing | $2,999 | $4,498 |