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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320

Portability
54
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and W320 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was revealed 9 years after the W320 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1X scores vs the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony W320

 E-M1X W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2010More modern by 111 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus E-M1X

 W320 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony W320

 E-M1X W320 

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has outer measurements 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X against the W320.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and W320 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and W320.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Sony W320 Travel photography info
67
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (997g)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony W320
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
two card slots
33
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
67
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
heavier than others in class (997g)
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony W320
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-01-24 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.80 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $2,999 $269