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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was revealed 5 years after the QX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M1X matches up vs the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony QX10

 E-M1X QX10 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2013Newer by 66 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1037k0kClearer display (+1037k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 QX10 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX10

 E-M1X QX10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has got external dimensions 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 QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X compared to the QX10.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and QX10 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and QX10.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Sony QX10 Street photography info
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Sony QX10
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (870 shots)
supports phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Sony QX10
68
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
69
lighter than others in class (105g)
features focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
2 card slots
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (105g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Pro Mirrorless Lens-style
Revealed 2019-01-24 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual None
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 105g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $2,999 $250