Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the M10 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The M10 was brought out 5 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M10 grades against the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The entire galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M10 has physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 and the E-M10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-M10 IV is 88 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and E-M10 IV.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.