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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony RX10 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony RX10 II

 E-M1X RX10 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019June 2015More recent by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully 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 
Display resolution1229k1037kClearer display (+192k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX10 II

 E-M1X RX10 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Sony RX10 II
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 II Sports photography advice
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 II as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
56
weather proofing
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
2 card slots
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Sony RX10 II Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX10 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
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