Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A900

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A900, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was announced 10 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1X scores against the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X vs the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and A900 is 54 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and A900.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.