Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony HX50V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.