OM-D E-M10 IVvs A6600
VS
Sony
A6600 (2019)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Hybrid photography, travel & video on Sony APS-C
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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.
Hybrid Photography, Travel & Video On Sony Aps-C — A6600 (2019): The APS-C Sony that has everything — IBIS, real-time Eye AF, excellent battery life, and 4K/30p in a weather-sealed body.
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
A6600 (2019)
- Sony APS-C shooters who need IBIS — the only A6000-series body to offer it
- Hybrid photographers who want the best of stills and video from a compact E-mount body
- A6400 or A6100 owners who want IBIS and a headphone jack for video work
- Travel photographers who need compact full-featured weather-sealed performance
Quick take: The a6600 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the a6600 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A6600 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Real-time Eye AF, real-time tracking — inherited from A9 |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 11fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~810 shots (CIPA) — large NP-FZ100 battery |
| Weight | 383g body only | 503g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 120 × 66.9 × 69.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount (APS-C) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | A6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports | — |
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