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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A35, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1X was unveiled 7 years after the A35 which is quite a big gap as far as 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 A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up against the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A35

 E-M1X A35 
ReleasedJanuary 2019September 2011More modern by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-M1X

 A35 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A35

 E-M1X A35 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X against the A35.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and A35.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony A35
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (415 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Sony A35 Sports photography advice
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (870 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (870 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
59
lighter than average (415g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (440 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
Sony A35 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (440 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than average (415 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A35
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony SLT-A35
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-01-24 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 415g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 870 images 440 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at launch $2,999 $598