Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V 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
- Revealed January 2019
- Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was manufactured 7 years after the HX100V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony HX100V
E-M1X | HX100V | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | October 2011 | More modern by 89 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M1X
HX100V | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX100V
E-M1X | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X offers outer 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 HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X compared to the HX100V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and HX100V.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
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 | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch pricing | $2,999 | $429 |