Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

The E-M10 IV was announced 11 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony WX1
E-M10 IV | WX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 134 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
WX1 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony WX1
E-M10 IV | WX1 |
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with 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) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the WX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and WX1 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and WX1.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide you with more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2020-08-04 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.7 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $699 | $149 |