Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H90

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and H90 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was brought out 7 years later than the H90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X offers exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony H90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the H90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and H90 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and H90.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.