Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony W710

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony W710, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and W710 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was unveiled 2 years after the W710 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M10 II grades against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II provides external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony W710 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II vs the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and W710 is 82 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and W710.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 II offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The younger E-M10 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.