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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2021
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M1X and Sony FX3, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FX3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 3 years before the FX3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M1X scores against the FX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony FX3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 FX3 E-M1X 
RevealedFebruary 2021January 2019Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution1440k1037kSharper screen (+403k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony FX3

		

		

			
 E-M1X FX3 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X offers external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Sony FX3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FX3.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and FX3 is 54 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and FX3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
67
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition in class (997g)
76
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (870 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
 Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
71
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 screen is selfie friendly
 low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (870 shots)
 two card slots
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 great battery pack (600 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
 low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
 Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
68
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (997g)
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony FX3
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony FX3
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony FX3
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2021-02-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 64 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 121 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 716g (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 600 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,999 $3,900