Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX500

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony WX500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and WX500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was released 5 years later than the WX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys 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 WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and WX500 is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and WX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.