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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Renewed by Sony HX30V
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony HX20V

 E-M1X HX20V 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2012Newer by 80 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus E-M1X

 HX20V E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX20V

 E-M1X HX20V 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Sony HX20V Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (870 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
two card slots
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than competition (997g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX20V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-24 2012-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash modes 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
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,999 $397