Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II 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
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced June 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony RX10
- Later Model is Sony RX10 III
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and RX10 II (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1X was brought out 3 years later than the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M1X scores versus the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony RX10 II
E-M1X | RX10 II | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | June 2015 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Olympus E-M1X
RX10 II | E-M1X | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Clearer display (+192k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX10 II
E-M1X | RX10 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X versus the RX10 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and RX10 II is 54 and 58 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and RX10 II.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M1X uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lb) | 813g (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 400 shots |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Cost at launch | $2,999 | $998 |