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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 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
  • Announced August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony QX10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony QX10

 E-M10 IV QX10 
IntroducedAugust 2020September 2013More modern by 85 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 QX10 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony QX10

 E-M10 IV QX10 
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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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Sony QX10
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Sony QX10
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Sony QX10 Travel photography info
84
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony QX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
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