Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony HX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-M5 II (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was introduced 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M5 II grades against the HX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 II provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II versus the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and HX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and HX1.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will provide more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.