Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2009
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was announced 9 years after the HX1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1X matches up against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony HX1
E-M1X | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | April 2009 | More modern by 119 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-M1X
HX1 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX1
E-M1X | HX1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outside 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) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1X against the HX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and HX1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail with its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-01-24 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 9.20 m |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lb) | 544g (1.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photos | - |
Battery style | Built-in | - |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $2,999 | $47,999 |