Olympus E-M10 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 was released 5 years before the RX100 VI and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 matches up versus the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and RX100 VI is 82 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-M10 will be behind in sensor technology.