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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Superseded the Sony RX10 III
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was launched 11 months prior to the RX10 IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony RX10 IV

 E-M1 II RX10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus E-M1 II

 RX10 IV E-M1 II 
ReleasedSeptember 2017September 2016More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution1440k1037kClearer screen (+403k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony RX10 IV

 E-M1 II RX10 IV 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 II and the RX10 IV.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and RX10 IV is 68 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1 II includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older E-M1 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than others (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography details
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography details
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography features
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
environment proof
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (350 per charge)
56
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (1,095g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography info
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (574g)
29
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,095g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-09-19 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574g (1.27 lbs) 1095g (2.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $1,700 $1,698