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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
96
Overall
88

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2022
  • Replaced the Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony A7R V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and A7R V (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 II was revealed 8 years prior to the A7R V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up against the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 II A7R V 

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

 A7R V E-M10 II 
RevealedOctober 2022August 2015Newer by 87 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 E-M10 II A7R V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with physical measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 II versus Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II versus the A7R V.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and A7R V is 82 and 60 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and A7R V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R V will offer more detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R V Portrait photography highlights
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
90
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Sony A7R V
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R V Sports photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
92
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
73
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery (600 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
89
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.20")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Sony A7R V Vlogging details
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Sony A7R V
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 50
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 81 693
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 187
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.20"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
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) 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 723 gr (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 600 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $499 $3,900