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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Sony A65
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony A65

 E-M10 IV A65 
RevealedAugust 2020November 2011Fresher by 107 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 A65 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A65

 E-M10 IV A65 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography highlights
Sony A65 Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Sony A65 Sports photography features
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
Sony A65 Travel photography information
84
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Sony A65 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A65
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony SLT-A65
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