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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony TX200V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony TX200V

 E-M1X TX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2012More modern by 86 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus E-M1X

 TX200V E-M1X 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k1037kClearer screen (+193k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX200V

 E-M1X TX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
Sony TX200V Street photography advice
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
68
good battery (870 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
71
environment proofing
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
46
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (997g)
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX200V
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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