Olympus E-M1X vs Sony WX50

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony WX50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 7 years later than the WX50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1X grades versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X provides physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X against the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and WX50 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and WX50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.