Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX10

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.

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.

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.

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.