X100Vvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- 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
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £469 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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