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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony FX3

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76

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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II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

 E-M1X FX3 

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).

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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
77
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
81
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
80
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
78
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)
78
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