Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390 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
- Revealed August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched July 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A380

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A390, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and A390 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A390 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

The E-M10 IV was launched 10 years after the A390 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the A390 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A390
E-M10 IV | A390 | |||
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Launched | August 2020 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 122 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
A390 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A390
E-M10 IV | A390 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A390 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the A390.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and A390 is 81 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and A390.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-08-04 | 2010-07-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | 383g (0.84 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 230 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $500 |