Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX50V

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX50V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1X was released 5 years after the HX50V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outer measurements 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X versus the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HX50V is 54 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1X has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger E-M1X is going to have an edge in sensor technology.