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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.

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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