Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Replacement is Sony A68
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M10 IV was announced 8 years later than the A65 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M10 IV scores against the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A65
E-M10 IV | A65 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | November 2011 | Fresher by 107 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
A65 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A65
E-M10 IV | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outer 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) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the A65.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and A65 is 81 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and A65.
All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 10.00 m |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 622g (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 560 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $699 | $700 |