Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1X and Sony NEX-7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NEX-7 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 7 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X vs the NEX-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and NEX-7 is 54 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and NEX-7.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an advantage in sensor technology.