Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX20V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and HX20V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 IV was unveiled 8 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the HX20V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has outer 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the HX20V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and HX20V is 81 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and HX20V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.