Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX200V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 6 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1X scores vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X against the HX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and HX200V is 54 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and HX200V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.