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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A350, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A350 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 10 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X grades versus the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A350

 E-M1X A350 
RevealedJanuary 2019June 2008Fresher by 130 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus E-M1X

 A350 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A350

 E-M1X A350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides outer 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) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X compared to the A350.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and A350 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and A350.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M1X will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony A350 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997 grams)
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than average (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Sony A350 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Sony A350
68
better than average battery life (870 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (997 grams)
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (674g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (870 shots)
2 card slots
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Sony A350 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than average (997g)
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A350
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-01-24 2008-06-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 226.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (2.20 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery life 870 pictures -
Battery style Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $2,999 $600