Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W560

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W560 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 9 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech 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 W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV scores against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and W560 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV will have an edge in sensor tech.