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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and W530 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W530 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 9 years after the W530 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony W530

 E-M10 IV W530 
ReleasedAugust 2020January 2011Newer by 117 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 W530 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W530

 E-M10 IV W530 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the W530.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and W530 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and W530.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography info
Sony W530 Portrait photography info
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
85
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have microphone support
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W530
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 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 Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
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 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $269