Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony H70
E-M10 IV | H70 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 117 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H70
E-M10 IV | H70 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H70 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |