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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Refreshed by Canon R6 II
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon R6 and Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was released very close to the E-M10 IV and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the R6 matches up vs the E-M10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 R6 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon R6

 E-M10 IV R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 R6 E-M10 IV 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2020Same age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 has outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Canon R6 and Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R6 and the E-M10 IV.

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and E-M10 IV is 61 and 81 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and E-M10 IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The R6 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery life (360 CIPA)
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (360 per charge)
84
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon R6 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Canon EOS R6Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R6 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2020-08-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
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 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 6072 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 17 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $2,499 $699