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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Z50 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Z50 was introduced 9 months earlier than the E-M10 IV and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z50 scores versus the E-M10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 Z50 E-M10 IV 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Nikon Z50

 E-M10 IV Z50 
LaunchedAugust 2020October 2019More recent by 9 months

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 Z50 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 and the E-M10 IV.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E-M10 IV is 74 and 81 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E-M10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will give greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Z50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
80
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
85
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Nikon Z50Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z50 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-10 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 209 121
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 8.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 BLS-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $857 $699