Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and RX100 IV (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 4 months before the RX100 IV so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 II matches up vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony RX100 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II versus the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and RX100 IV is 80 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.