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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony HX100V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was revealed 3 years after the HX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M5 II grades versus the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 E-M5 II HX100V 
ReleasedFebruary 2015October 2011More modern by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 HX100V E-M5 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 E-M5 II HX100V 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the HX100V.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and HX100V is 80 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and HX100V.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M5 II offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer E-M5 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
71
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW files
39
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
82
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
50
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
65
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
49
 great zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
74
 environment sealing
 boasts focus via touch
 good megapixels (16MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
54
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 very long reach (810mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (577g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
74
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 terrible battery pack (310 shots)
47
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging features
Sony HX100V Vlogging features
82
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
25
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (577g)
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sony HX100V
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $429