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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 III
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony WX350, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and WX350 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was brought out 12 months after the WX350 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 II scores against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Sony WX350

 E-M5 II WX350 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 WX350 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony WX350

 E-M5 II WX350 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the WX350.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and WX350 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and WX350.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M5 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
37
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Street photography information
Sony WX350 Street photography information
82
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
74
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (310 shots)
72
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Sony WX350
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $270