Canon M vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon M and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very close but the M (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M was announced 9 years before the E-M10 IV and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M grades versus the E-M10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M has got physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Canon M and Olympus E-M10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M against the E-M10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and E-M10 IV is 89 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and E-M10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older M will be behind with regard to sensor technology.