OM-D E-M10 IVvs ZV-E10 II
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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- Content creators who want improved AF and 4K/60p over the ZV-E10
- Vloggers who need subject tracking and a flip screen on a tight budget
- ZV-E10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade in autofocus performance
- Beginners who want the best value Sony APS-C vlogging camera available
Quick take: The zv-e10 ii 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) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £679 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 383g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| 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 input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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