Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is overwhelmingly praised as a compact, lightweight, and feature-rich camera that delivers excellent image quality, especially for beginners and travel photographers. Users love the 5-axis image stabilization, the 20MP sensor, and the ease of use, with many noting it's a great value for the price. However, a few reviewers experienced issues with customer support, a blank screen defect, and the lack of a fully articulating screen, while others found the menu system complex and the buttons small.
Pros
- compact and lightweight
- excellent image quality
- 5-axis image stabilization
- great value for money
- beginner-friendly
Cons
- poor customer support
- blank screen defect
- no weather sealing
- small and cramped buttons
- complex menu system
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
The Sony FX30 is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier cinema camera for its price, delivering superb image quality, excellent autofocus, and robust features like dual base ISO and XLR audio. Users highlight its value as a beginner-friendly yet professional-grade tool, with many noting it rivals more expensive models like the FX3. Minor criticisms include the lack of a viewfinder, a complicated menu system, and some software quirks, but these are largely overshadowed by its performance and versatility.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Great value for price
- Dual base ISO
- XLR audio handle
Cons
- No viewfinder
- Complicated menu system
- Rolling shutter could be better
- No shutter angle option
- No open gate mode
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 26 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 100★ |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 121 | VideoPhase Detection: 495 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC S, XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit, XAVC Proxy, ProResRAW 16-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | 570 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)★ |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Sony FX30 Gray 2022
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.