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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c 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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A7c (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled within a month of the A7c and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A7c

 E-M10 IV A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 A7c E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7c

 E-M10 IV A7c 
ReleasedAugust 2020September 2020Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the A7c.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and A7c is 81 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and A7c.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (740 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
Sony A7c Travel photography features
85
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
86
better than average battery (740 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
83
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Sony A7c Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
86
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A7c
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Alpha A7c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-08-04 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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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 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 693
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 122
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 509 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 740 shots
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $1,800