OM-D E-M10 IVvs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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