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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was released 10 years after the H50 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X scores vs the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony H50

 E-M1X H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2009Newer by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-M1X

 H50 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony H50

 E-M1X H50 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X comes with external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X and the H50.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and H50 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and H50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Sony H50
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Sony H50
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
68
great battery power (870 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony H50
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (870 per charge)
two card slots
34
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
heavier than competitors (997g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony H50
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-24 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,999 $80