Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 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
- Launched January 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed February 2009

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M1X and Sony T900, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and T900 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

The E-M1X was revealed 10 years after the T900 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1X grades vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony T900
E-M1X | T900 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 121 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus E-M1X
T900 | E-M1X | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony T900
E-M1X | T900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X and the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and T900 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and T900.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony T900 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-01-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 gr (2.20 lbs) | 143 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $2,999 | $300 |