Olympus E-M1X vs Sony RX100 VII

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was launched 6 months prior to the RX100 VII so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

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

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers physical measurements 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 RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X and Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X and the RX100 VII.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and RX100 VII is 54 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1X contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.