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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and SP-610UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 9 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the SP-610UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M10 IV SP-610UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2011Fresher by 117 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 SP-610UZ E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SP-610UZ

 E-M10 IV SP-610UZ 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the SP-610UZ.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and SP-610UZ is 81 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and SP-610UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
great zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
85
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
61
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography factors
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
40
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Olympus SP-610UZ
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external mic port
26
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model BLS-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $699 $299