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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A100 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 12 years after the A100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A100

 E-M1X A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2006More modern by 152 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus E-M1X

 A100 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A100

 E-M1X A100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has outer 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) while the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X vs the A100.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and A100 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and A100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M1X will produce extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony A100 Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Sony A100
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Sony A100
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Sony A100 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
two card slots
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
9
no video
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A100
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-01-24 2006-07-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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 Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 638 gr (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $2,999 $1,000