Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 VI which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M10 IV scores against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the RX100 VI.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and RX100 VI is 81 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The younger E-M10 IV will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.