Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Announced July 2021

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

The E-M1X was unveiled 3 years before the ZV-E10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1X matches up against the ZV-E10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony ZV-E10
E-M1X | ZV-E10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-M1X
ZV-E10 | E-M1X | |||
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Announced | July 2021 | ![]() | January 2019 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-E10
E-M1X | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X compared to the ZV-E10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and ZV-E10 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and ZV-E10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony ZV-E10 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony ZV-E10 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x1920 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone 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 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 pounds) | 343 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
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 photographs | 440 photographs |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail cost | $2,999 | $699 |