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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A35, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was announced 9 years after the A35 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the A35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A35

 E-M10 IV A35 
AnnouncedAugust 2020September 2011More modern by 109 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 A35 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A35

 E-M10 IV A35 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the A35.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and A35 is 81 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and A35.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography information
Sony A35 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Sony A35
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
84
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
58
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Sony A35
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A35
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-08-04 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $598