Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched August 2013
- Refreshed by Sony a3500

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A3000
E-M10 IV | A3000 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 85 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
A3000 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A3000
E-M10 IV | A3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 470 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $699 | $398 |