Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-M10 IV was announced 7 years after the QX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV scores against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony QX10
E-M10 IV | QX10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | September 2013 | More modern by 85 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1040k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
QX10 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony QX10
E-M10 IV | QX10 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV features 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) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the QX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and QX10 is 81 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and QX10.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Lens-style |
Announced | 2020-08-04 | 2013-09-04 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | - |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lbs) | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $699 | $250 |