OM-D E-M10 IVvs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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