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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and A7R II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was launched 3 months later than the A7R II so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-M10 II matches up against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony A7R II

 E-M10 II A7R II 
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Olympus E-M10 II

 A7R II E-M10 II 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony A7R II

 E-M10 II A7R II 
LaunchedAugust 2015June 2015Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 II against the A7R II.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and A7R II is 82 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R II Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
amazing megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography factors
Sony A7R II Street photography factors
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R II Travel photography highlights
73
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
amazing megapixels (42MP)
low battery life (290 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography features
Sony A7R II Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging info
Sony A7R II Vlogging info
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony A7R II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 625 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 98
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 13.9
DXO Low light score 842 3434
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 290 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $2,913