Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H55

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H55, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and H55 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was revealed 8 years later than the H55 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1X scores against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X compared to the H55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and H55 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and H55.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.