Olympus E-M1X vs Sony WX220

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1X and Sony WX220, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and WX220 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was launched 5 years after the WX220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M1X grades against the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has got exterior dimensions 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and WX220 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and WX220.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor tech.