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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony H70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 9 years after the H70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony H70

 E-M10 IV H70 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2011More modern by 117 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 H70 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H70

 E-M10 IV H70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the H70.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and H70 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and H70.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Sony H70
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
84
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
67
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony H70
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H70
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.60 m
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $199