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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 8 years after the A37 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A37

 E-M10 IV A37 
LaunchedAugust 2020May 2012Newer by 101 months
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 A37 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A37

 E-M10 IV A37 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the A37.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and A37 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and A37.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 IV having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Sony A37
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Sony A37
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Sony A37 Travel photography advice
84
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.6 inches)
low battery life (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging information
Sony A37 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A37
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-08-04 2012-05-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.6 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 lbs) 506 grams (1.12 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 Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 360 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $522