Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A7R IV, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 5 months prior to the A7R IV so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X scores versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X versus the A7R IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and A7R IV is 54 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and A7R IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R IV will show extra detail due to its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.