Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7c

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 6 years prior to the A7c which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 II grades versus the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 II versus the A7c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and A7c is 82 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and A7c.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7c will offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.