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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was introduced 2 years later than the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1X scores vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony HX80

 E-M1X HX80 
LaunchedJanuary 2019March 2016Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus E-M1X

 HX80 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX80

 E-M1X HX80 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got outer 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) while the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the HX80.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HX80 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and HX80.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger E-M1X provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (997g)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
supports phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (390 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (997 grams)
76
good battery power (390 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
2 card slots
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery power (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than average in class (997g)
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony HX80
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 390 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $2,999 $368