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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 8 years after the WX150 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony WX150

 E-M10 IV WX150 
IntroducedAugust 2020February 2012Newer by 103 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 WX150 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony WX150

 E-M10 IV WX150 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the WX150.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and WX150 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and WX150.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Sony WX150
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
84
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Sony WX150
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony WX150
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-08-04 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
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 silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 3.70 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $699 $300