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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was revealed 3 years after the WX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M10 scores versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony WX10

 E-M10 WX10 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus E-M10

 WX10 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony WX10

 E-M10 WX10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 features physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 vs the WX10.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and WX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent E-M10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Sony WX10
67
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Sony WX10
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Sony WX10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-18 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 7.10 m
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $200