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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was brought out 4 years after the QX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X scores vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony QX1

		

		

			
 E-M1X QX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2014More modern by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1037k0kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 QX1 E-M1X 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX1

		

		

			
 E-M1X QX1 
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X offers outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X compared to the QX1.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and QX1 is 54 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and QX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1X uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher E-M1X is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony QX1 Portrait photography factors
76
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
66
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
 Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
67
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 weather proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (997g)
69
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
 Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high fps (60.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
56
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery power (440 per charge)
 slow fps (4.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
68
 better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (997g)
71
 better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
 comes with touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (216 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (870 shots)
 2 card slots
64
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (440 per charge)
 screen is somewhat small ( inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Sony QX1 Vlogging details
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic support
 heavier than average in class (997 grams)
32
 touch screen
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (216g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Alpha QX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Announced 2019-01-24 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 440 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $2,999 $500