Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SH-50

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SH-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and SH-50 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and SH-50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 7 years later than the SH-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SH-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV against the SH-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and SH-50 is 81 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and SH-50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.