Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A6100

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 12 months later than the A6100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and A6100 is 81 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and A6100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an advantage in sensor innovation.