Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A230

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A230, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 9 years after the A230 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M1X scores versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and A230 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and A230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.