Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX1

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 11 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology 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 TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got physical dimensions 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 TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and TX1 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.