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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TX55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 9 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 IV matches up versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony TX55

 E-M10 IV TX55 
AnnouncedAugust 2020July 2011Fresher by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 TX55 E-M10 IV 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony TX55

 E-M10 IV TX55 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the TX55.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and TX55 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Sony TX55
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Sony TX55 Sports photography information
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
85
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
69
good battery life (250 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
50
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony TX55
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-08-04 2011-07-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.70 m
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $350