Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony HX50V

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony HX50V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was launched 22 months later than the HX50V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M5 II matches up against the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II provides outside measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and HX50V is 80 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX50V will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.