Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Revealed April 2012
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Updated by Sony HX30V
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M5 was revealed 2 months earlier than the HX20V and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M5 matches up vs the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony HX20V
E-M5 | HX20V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus E-M5
HX20V | E-M5 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 610k | Clearer display (+312k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony HX20V
E-M5 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | July 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 versus Sony HX20V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 versus the HX20V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and HX20V is 81 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and HX20V.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX20V will produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-04-30 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 425 grams (0.94 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 320 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $799 | $397 |