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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 7 years after the HX10V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X matches up vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony HX10V

 E-M1X HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2012Newer by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k922kSharper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus E-M1X

 HX10V E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX10V

 E-M1X HX10V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X against the HX10V.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and HX10V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and HX10V.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
38
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Sony HX10V
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (870 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
68
good battery pack (870 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery pack (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
45
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX10V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-24 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 shots 320 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $2,999 $616