Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony ZV-E1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZV-E1 is 54 and 80 respectively.

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.