Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5T

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 7 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and NEX-5T is 81 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.