OM-D E-M10 IVvs BF
Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
Who should buy what
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The bf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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