Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A7R IV

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5010 was introduced 11 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the A7R IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and A7R IV is 96 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7R IV will offer you more detail using its extra 49MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.