Olympus 5010 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus 5010 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was announced 6 years prior to the RX100 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 5010 grades against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 5010 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Olympus 5010 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 5010 and the RX100 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.