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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 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
  • Released August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony W690, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and W690 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W690 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 8 years after the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony W690

 E-M10 IV W690 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2012More modern by 103 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 W690 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W690

 E-M10 IV W690 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV and the W690.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and W690 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and W690.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
85
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Sony W690
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W690
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-08-04 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.30 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery type 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 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $699 $297