Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced December 2016
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony HX350, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-P1 was unveiled 8 years prior to the HX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-P1 matches up versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Sony HX350
E-P1 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus E-P1
HX350 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | December 2016 | July 2009 | More recent by 90 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Sony HX350
E-P1 | HX350 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-P1 compared to the HX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and HX350 is 86 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and HX350.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-P1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-07-29 | 2016-12-20 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | BIONZ X |
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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 652g (1.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $182 | - |