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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was released 7 years later than the HX50V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony HX50V

 E-M10 IV HX50V 
RevealedAugust 2020April 2013Fresher by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 HX50V E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony HX50V

 E-M10 IV HX50V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the HX50V.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and HX50V is 81 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and HX50V.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
50
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Sony HX50V Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
84
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
53
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5 )
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony HX50V
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-08-04 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
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 speed 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 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, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 272 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $699 $439