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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
  • Released August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 8 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony NEX-5N

 E-M10 IV NEX-5N 
IntroducedAugust 2020October 2011More modern by 108 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 NEX-5N E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony NEX-5N

 E-M10 IV NEX-5N 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external measurements 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 NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV and the NEX-5N.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and NEX-5N is 81 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Sony NEX-5N
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
58
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography information
84
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
70
good battery power (460 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5N
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (460 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
33
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony NEX-5N
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-04 2011-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
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, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 460 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $699 $550