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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58 Imaging
51 Features
76 Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony RX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 6 years later than the RX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony RX10

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV RX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2020March 2014More recent by 78 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 RX10 E-M10 IV 
Display resolution1290k1040kSharper display (+250k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony RX10

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV RX10 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV has outer 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) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV and the RX10.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and RX10 is 81 and 58 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and RX10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Sony RX10 Portrait photography features
77
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
70
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
Sony RX10 Street photography features
84
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 features touch to focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
72
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Sony RX10 Sports photography features
72
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 no phase detect AF
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 environment proofing
 good battery power (420 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Sony RX10
84
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
58
 good battery power (420 shots)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 Landscape photography factors
82
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
63
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery power (420 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone socket
30
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony RX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-08-04 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 10.20 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 813 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 360 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $699 $698