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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 11 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the H50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony H50

 E-M10 IV H50 
RevealedAugust 2020January 2009More modern by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 H50 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H50

 E-M10 IV H50 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the H50.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and H50 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and H50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will produce more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Sony H50 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
34
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (547g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H50
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-08-04 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 9.10 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $699 $80