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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony WX10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 II was manufactured 4 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M5 II grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sony WX10

 E-M5 II WX10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 WX10 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony WX10

 E-M5 II WX10 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II has exterior 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) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 II versus the WX10.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and WX10 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and WX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M5 II has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent E-M5 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
82
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
65
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (310 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (310 shots)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (310 CIPA)
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
82
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sony WX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLN-1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $200