Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX20V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 6 years after the HX20V which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M1X scores against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X and the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HX20V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and HX20V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an advantage in sensor technology.