Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W310

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W310, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and W310 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 9 years after the W310 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X scores against the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has external 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X versus the W310.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and W310 is 54 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and W310.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an advantage in sensor technology.