Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 5 years later than the RX100 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the RX100 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and RX100 IV is 81 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern E-M10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor tech.