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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 9 years after the WX10 which is quite a significant difference as far as 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 WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M10 IV scores against the WX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony WX10

 E-M10 IV WX10 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2011Newer by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 WX10 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony WX10

 E-M10 IV WX10 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV and the WX10.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and WX10 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and WX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Sony WX10 Sports photography highlights
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
84
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony WX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-08-04 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.10 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 161 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-BG1
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
Cost at release $699 $200