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OM-D E-M10 IV vs A7CR
Quick take: The A7CR has the highest resolution at 61MP; the OM-D E-M10 IV is the most affordable; only the A7CR is weather sealed.
Where the OM-D E-M10 IV wins
- Cheaper new: £235 vs £2,599
- Burst Rate: 15fps
- Weight: 383g (body only)
Where the A7CR wins
- Resolution: 61.0MP
- Battery Life: ~530 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.6 vs 5.2
- Street: 7.9 vs 6.1
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Sony
A7CR 2023
Best for Travel, landscape & portrait photography with minimal kit
£2599
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- OM-D E-M10 IV 121 × 84 × 49 mm · 383 g
- A7CR 124 × 71 × 63 mm · 515 g
The OM-D E-M10 IV is 3 mm narrower, 13 mm taller, 14 mm slimmer and 132 g lighter than the A7CR.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-D E-M10 IV — Travel & Everyday: Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
A7CR — Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit: The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C body.
Who should buy what
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A7CR (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who want 61MP resolution without carrying a large body
- Travel photographers who need professional image quality in the smallest possible package
- Portrait shooters who want A7R V sensor quality with the ease of the A7C form factor
- A7C owners ready for a major resolution upgrade without changing bodies
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020 | A7CRSony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £235 usedBest | £2,599 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 61.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fpsBest | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only)Best | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
OM-D E-M10 IV
A7CR
Portrait
5.2/10
8.6/10
Street
6.1/10
7.9/10
Travel
5.6/10
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
7.2/10
Filmmaking
3.7/10
7.1/10
Documentary
4.0/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
7.1/10
Landscape
4.4/10
8.3/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
8.0/10
Casual
5.3/10
5.7/10
Food
6.0/10
8.4/10
Macro
6.1/10
8.1/10
Architecture
4.9/10
8.6/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
7.0/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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Vlogging & Video
—
6.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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