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A1 vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Quick take: The A1 has the highest resolution at 55MP; the OM-D E-M10 IV is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
32 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- A1 96 × 81 × 141 mm · 249 g
- OM-D E-M10 IV 121 × 84 × 49 mm · 383 g
The OM-D E-M10 IV is 25 mm wider, 3 mm taller, 92 mm slimmer and 134 g heavier than the A1.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-D E-M10 IV — Travel & Everyday: Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | A1Antigravity · 2025 | OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £909 | £235 usedBest |
| Sensor | — | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 55.0MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | — | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 15fps |
| Battery Life | — | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 249gBest | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 96 × 81 × 141 mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed lens (360°, f/2.2) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
| Take-off weight | 249 g | — |
| Fly without registering | Yes — under 250 g | — |
| Flight time | 24 min | — |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s | — |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | — |
| Video link | OmniLink 360 | — |
| Range | 6.0 km | — |
| Top speed | 16.0 m/s | — |
| Cameras | 1 | — |
| RAW stills | Yes | — |
| Vertical shooting | Not supported | — |
| Intelligent flight | Subject tracking, waypoints, return-to-home | — |
| Storage | 20 GB built in + microSD slot | — |
| Controller in the box | Vision goggles + Grip Motion Controller | — |
| FPV | Yes, goggles in the box | — |
| Folds | Yes | — |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
A1
OM-D E-M10 IV
Portrait
—
5.2/10
Street
—
6.1/10
Travel
—
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.9/10
Filmmaking
—
3.7/10
Documentary
—
4.0/10
Sports & Action
—
5.5/10
Landscape
—
4.4/10
Wildlife
—
6.0/10
Casual
—
5.3/10
Food
—
6.0/10
Macro
—
6.1/10
Architecture
—
4.9/10
Astrophotography
—
5.5/10
Fun & simple
—
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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