Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W320

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W320, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 10 years after the W320 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M10 IV scores against the W320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides 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) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the W320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and W320 is 81 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and W320.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.