Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W310 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The E-M10 IV was launched 10 years after the W310 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology 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 W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 IV grades against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony W310
E-M10 IV | W310 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 129 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
W310 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W310
E-M10 IV | W310 |
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the W310.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and W310 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and W310.
As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W310 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lbs) | 137 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $699 | $150 |