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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and W800 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 6 years later than the W800 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony W800

 E-M10 IV W800 
RevealedAugust 2020February 2014More recent by 79 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 W800 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W800

 E-M10 IV W800 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has exterior 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) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the W800.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and W800 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The newer E-M10 IV should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony W800
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
84
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony W800
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Sony W800
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony W800
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-08-04 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 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 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Pricing at launch $699 $90