Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony QX30
E-M10 IV | QX30 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | September 2014 | More modern by 73 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1040k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
QX30 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony QX30
E-M10 IV | QX30 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |