OM-D E-M10 IVvs A6700
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £999 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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