Olympus E-M1X vs Sony TX66

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX66, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TX66 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was released 7 years after the TX66 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech 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 TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X offers physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X and Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X and the TX66.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and TX66 is 54 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and TX66.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor tech.