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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Newer Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 16 months prior to the ZV-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M1X scores vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony ZV-1

					

					

						
 E-M1X ZV-1 
Display resolution1037k922kSharper display (+115k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus E-M1X

					

					

						
 ZV-1 E-M1X 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2019Newer by 16 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-1

					

					

						
 E-M1X ZV-1 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X provides 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 ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X against the ZV-1.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZV-1 is 54 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and ZV-1.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1X offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-M1X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
76
 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
73
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
67
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (997g)
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography info
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (870 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
71
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography factors
68
 good battery (870 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competitors (997g)
81
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery (870 per charge)
 two card slots
70
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
68
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (997g)
86
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone port
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony ZV-1
Class Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-24 2020-05-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos 260 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Launch pricing $2,999 $750