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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64 Imaging
66 Features
70 Overall
67

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A65
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A68, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 3 years after the A68 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up vs the A68 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A68

					

					

						
 E-M1X A68 
IntroducedJanuary 2019November 2015More modern by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k461kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Olympus E-M1X

					

					

						
 A68 E-M1X 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A68

					

					

						
 E-M1X A68 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X against the A68.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and A68 is 54 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and A68.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A68 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

						Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Sony A68 Portrait photography information
76
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
79
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Sony A68
67
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 has touch to focus
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than others in class (997 grams)
77
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
 has phase detect autofocus
74
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Sony A68
68
 better than average battery life (870 per charge)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than others in class (997 grams)
54
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (510 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Sony A68 Landscape photography factors
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (870 per charge)
 has double storage slots
67
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 terrible battery power (510 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
68
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
 heavier than others in class (997g)
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A68 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A68
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony SLT-A68
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony SLT-A68
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-01-24 2015-11-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 510 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $2,999 $581