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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(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
Sony HX100V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony HX100V

 E-M1X HX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2019October 2011More modern by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M1X

 HX100V E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX100V

 E-M1X HX100V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and HX100V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Sony HX100V Sports photography advice
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
68
great battery (870 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX100V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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