OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Starter Bundle
OM System
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Starter Bundle
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
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Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | 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) | 8.699999809265137 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 | 2.03 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
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Starter Bundle
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong evf (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %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
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Starter Bundle0.107score per dollar
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 20230.026score per dollar
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Silver Starter Bundle offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
