Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX10

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.

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.

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.

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.