Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX100V

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.