Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was released 7 years after the A3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV scores against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outside dimensions 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 Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the A3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and A3000 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and A3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.