Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Introduced September 2013
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX100, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1X was introduced 5 years later than the QX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X grades vs the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony QX100
E-M1X | QX100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | September 2013 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 0k | Sharper screen (+1037k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus E-M1X
QX100 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX100
E-M1X | QX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1X and Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the QX100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and QX100 is 54 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and QX100.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M1X offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher E-M1X will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | - |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $2,999 | $268 |