Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX200V

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and HX200V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was released 8 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and HX200V is 81 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and HX200V.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides an edge in sensor tech.