Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 6 years after the RX100 III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys outer measurements 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and RX100 III is 81 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.