Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 8 months after the RX100 VI which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X matches up vs the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X offers exterior 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and RX100 VI is 54 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and RX100 VI.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1X provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-M1X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.