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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony W830, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and W830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 5 years later than the W830 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M1X grades vs the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 E-M1X W830 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2014Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony W830

		

		

			
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X against the W830.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and W830 is 54 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and W830.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1X includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-M1X will have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony W830
76
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
38
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
67
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (997g)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (870 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery life (870 per charge)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (997 grams)
67
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery life (870 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
41
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 heavier than average in class (997g)
32
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony W830
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Bionz
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 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Two Single
Price at release $2,999 $128