Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX90V

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX90V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HX90V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1X was revealed 3 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1X matches up vs the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X and the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and HX90V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and HX90V.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor tech.