Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Launched April 2012
- Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony QX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M5 was revealed 3 years before the QX1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 grades against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony QX1
E-M5 | QX1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 0k | Sharper display (+610k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus E-M5
QX1 | E-M5 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | April 2012 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony QX1
E-M5 | QX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 and the QX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and QX1 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 and QX1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Launched | 2012-04-30 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | - |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 425 gr (0.94 pounds) | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 440 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $799 | $500 |