Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX100 V

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 3 years after the RX100 V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the RX100 V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the RX100 V.

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

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and RX100 V.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The younger E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.