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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 III
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was revealed around the same time to the RX10 IV so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 III grades vs the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony RX10 IV

 E-M10 III RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus E-M10 III

 RX10 IV E-M10 III 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony RX10 IV

 E-M10 III RX10 IV 
ReleasedAugust 2017September 2017Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 III and the RX10 IV.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and RX10 IV is 80 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and RX10 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Street photography factors
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography info
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography details
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography details
67
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging advice
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging advice
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (410g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,095g)
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-08-31 2017-09-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.6fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/2000s
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 PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 1095 grams (2.41 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $650 $1,698