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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Released August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony QX30, 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 QX30 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 6 years after the QX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony QX30

 E-M10 IV QX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2020September 2014More modern by 73 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 QX30 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony QX30

 E-M10 IV QX30 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony QX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the QX30.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and QX30 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and QX30.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern E-M10 IV should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
Sony QX30 Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Sony QX30 Sports photography highlights
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
Sony QX30 Travel photography features
84
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
65
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX30 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony QX30
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Lens-style
Released 2020-08-04 2014-09-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches -
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual None
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $348