Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Olympus E-520

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      Specifications

      General Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelOM-D E-M1XE-520
      Predecessor ModelOlympus E-510
      MSRP$2999
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.4 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.8 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.4 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range64 - 25,600
      Built-In ND Filter1 to 5 Stop Electronic ND Filter
      Photo Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      ProcessorDual TruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38883648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:34:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points1213
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsFour Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.65x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.83x0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)60.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps3.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 15 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 103 Frames (Raw) / 132 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 287 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 60 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / 49 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 18 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 74 Frames (Raw) / 89 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesRedeye
      Fill-in
      Flash Off
      Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain)
      Slow sync.(1st curtain)
      Slow sync (2nd curtain)
      manual      		Auto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Scene
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable
      DXO Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      DxO Low Light ISO548
      DxO Color Depth21.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score55
      Video Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 200 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps]      		No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone or wired remote InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%30 - 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%10 - 90%
      Physical Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Dimensions144 x 147 x 75 mm (5.67 x 5.79 x 2.95")136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.35 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)997 g (2.20 lb / 35.17 oz)552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10 x 7.5 x 5.5"
      Package Weight4.77 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Battery PackBLH-1
      Battery Life870 shots650 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus E-520
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs, custom 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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