Olympus E-M5 vs Sony RX1
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Later Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
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Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M5 and Sony RX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M5 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and RX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M5 was unveiled 9 months prior to the RX1 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 scores versus the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Sony RX1
| E-M5 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus E-M5
| RX1 | E-M5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2013 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 9 months |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 610k | Crisper screen (+619k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Sony RX1
| E-M5 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 features outer measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 and Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 and the RX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and RX1 is 81 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and RX1.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M5 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-04-30 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 35mm (1x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Total lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 425 gr (0.94 pounds) | 482 gr (1.06 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 71 | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 826 | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 photos | 270 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $799 | $2,798 |