Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
57
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
57
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(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)
(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
Photography Glossary 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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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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony QX1
| E-M1X | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2019 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 54 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 0k | Crisper 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony QX1 Portrait photography factors
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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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Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
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)
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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Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
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)
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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Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
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
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
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Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Sony QX1 Vlogging details
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)
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
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony 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 |