Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Launched October 2019
- Previous Model is Sony A9
Photography Glossary Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A9 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.
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Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A9 II
| E-M1X | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Olympus E-M1X
| A9 II | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2019 |  | January 2019 | Newer by 8 months |
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+403k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A9 II
| E-M1X | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A9 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X compared to the A9 II.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and A9 II is 54 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and A9 II.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997 grams)
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 II Sports photography highlights
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
great battery life (870 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (997 grams)
better than average battery power (690 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony A9 II
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (870 shots)
two card slots
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (690 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Sony A9 II
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than average (997 grams)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2019-10-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 678 grams (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 photographs | 690 photographs |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Cost at launch | $2,999 | $4,498 |