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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
75

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-M1X was manufactured 5 years before the ZV-E1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X scores versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 E-M1X ZV-E1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 ZV-E1 E-M1X 
IntroducedMarch 2023January 2019Newer by 50 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-E1

		

		

			
 E-M1X ZV-E1 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1037k1037kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X against the ZV-E1.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZV-E1 is 54 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and ZV-E1.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M1X will give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
76
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
72
 has manual focus
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
67
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than average (997g)
84
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition in class (483g)
 good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography features
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery power (870 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
72
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
 supports phase detect AF
 low max shutter speed (1/ seconds)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography features
68
 good battery power (870 per charge)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (997 grams)
79
 better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (483g)
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 selfie friendly display
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 good battery power (870 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
79
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (570 shots)
 low resolution (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging highlights
68
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone jack
 more heavy than average (997 grams)
85
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-E1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony ZV-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony ZV-E1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-24 2023-03-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 64 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 195
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
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 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 483 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 570 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $2,999 $2,198