Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NEX-5R (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was released 8 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the NEX-5R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony NEX-5R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the NEX-5R.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and NEX-5R is 81 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.