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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 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 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
Sony ZV-E10
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony ZV-E10

 E-M1X ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 ZV-E10 E-M1X 
AnnouncedJuly 2021January 2019More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-E10

 E-M1X ZV-E10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography details
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
82
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E10
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
77
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography info
68
good battery life (870 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (997 grams)
88
great battery pack (440 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (870 shots)
2 card slots
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition (997 grams)
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony ZV-E10
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