OM-D E-M10 IVvs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The a6000 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £249 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | None |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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