Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV 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
- Launched August 2020
- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced October 2021
- Superseded the Sony A7 III
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A7 IV (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M10 IV was released 14 months before the A7 IV making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the A7 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A7 IV
E-M10 IV | A7 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Olympus E-M10 IV
A7 IV | E-M10 IV | |||
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Announced | October 2021 | August 2020 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7 IV
E-M10 IV | A7 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the A7 IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and A7 IV is 81 and 61 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and A7 IV.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 IV will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Alpha A7 IV |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-08-04 | 2021-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 33MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7008 x 4672 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 172 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.7 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB PD supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 699 grams (1.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 600 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch cost | $699 | $2,500 |