Olympus OM-D E-M10 E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
Olympus
68 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M10 E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is widely praised for its compact size, lightweight design, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and beginners. However, several verified reviews report serious reliability issues, including the camera bricking after months of use, and poor customer service from Olympus. Connectivity limitations, such as no webcam mode and a clunky app, are also common complaints, though many users find the camera's value and ease of use outweigh these drawbacks.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent image quality
- Great for beginners
- Good value for money
- Stylish retro look
Cons
- Poor customer service
- Reliability issues after months
- Limited connectivity (no webcam)
- Clunky app and WiFi
- No USB-C charging
Build quality 5
Image quality 10
Portability 8
Ease of use 7
Customer service 3
Reliability 2
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Youtube
Product Photography
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 E-M10 Mark IV | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 200 | 50★ |
| Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 121 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 fps★ | 7 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | S-Log3/S-Cinetone |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M10 E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong evf (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Olympus OM-D E-M10 E-M10 Mark IV Silver 2020
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
