Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V 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
- Launched January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The E-M1X was revealed 7 years after the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1X grades vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony TX200V
E-M1X | TX200V | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 86 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus E-M1X
TX200V | E-M1X | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer screen (+193k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX200V
E-M1X | TX200V | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outside 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 TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X compared to the TX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TX200V is 54 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and TX200V.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2019-01-24 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $2,999 | $500 |