Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony QX10
E-M1X | QX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | September 2013 | Newer by 66 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 0k | Clearer display (+1037k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus E-M1X
QX10 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX10
E-M1X | QX10 | |||
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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).
Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |