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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A65, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 7 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera 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 A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M1X grades against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A65

 E-M1X A65 
IntroducedJanuary 2019November 2011Fresher by 88 months
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Olympus E-M1X

 A65 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A65

 E-M1X A65 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X versus the A65.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and A65 is 54 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and A65.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (997 grams)
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography advice
Sony A65 Sports photography advice
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery power (870 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (997 grams)
68
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Sony A65 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (870 shots)
two card slots
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than others (997g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A65
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony SLT-A65
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-01-24 2011-11-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 870 photos 560 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,999 $700