Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10

Here is a in depth review of the Canon M10 versus Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the M10 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M10 was announced 20 months later than the E-M10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the M10 matches up versus the E-M10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 & Olympus OM-D E-M10. The whole galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M10 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 against the E-M10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and E-M10 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and E-M10.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M10 will provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger M10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.