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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon EOS RP Comparison

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Olympus E-M10 IV

20 MP | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing E-M10 IV and EOS RP, two Mirrorless cameras from Olympus and Canon. Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera and Canon EOS RP is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera.

Olympus E-M10 IV was introduced to market in August 2020 and Canon RP was launched in February 2019. There is 18 months difference between E-M10 IV and EOS RP so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger E-M10 IV, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-08-04
  • 20MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 25600 ( expands to 100 - 25600)
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.7fps (15.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 383g. 122 x 84 x 49 mm
  • Replaced Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Compare

Canon RP Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-02-14
  • 26MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 40000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 485g. 133 x 85 x 70 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV over Canon EOS RP
Live Composite Mode
Yes vs No Excellent help for long-exposure photography
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
15.0fps vs 5.0fps 10 fps faster
Battery Life
360 shots vs 250 shots 110 more frames with a single charge
Weight
383 g vs 485 g 102 g lighter
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Reasons to choose Canon EOS RP over Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.7x vs 0.62x Larger Viewfinder
Sensor Resolution
26 MP vs 20 MP 30% more pixels
Max ISO
40.000 vs 25.600 56% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
4779 vs 121 4658 more focus points
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
33.19µm2 vs 11.22µm2 195% larger pixel area
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Common Strengths of Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Canon EOS RP
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection
Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 26 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Canon EOS RP
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus E-M10 IV has external dimensions of 122 x 84 x 49 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.93″) and weighs 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz) (including batteries). Canon RP has external dimensions of 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76″) and weighs 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP. Olympus E-M10 IV is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Canon RP.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus E-M10 IV is significantly lighter (102g ) than the Canon RP which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Canon RP has a Full frame sensor and Olympus E-M10 IV has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Olympus E-M10 IV's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Canon RP lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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E-M10 IV
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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of EOS RP, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to E-M10 IV.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Olympus E-M10 IV features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Canon RP sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP: Sensor Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV has a 20.0MP Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor. On the other hand, Canon RP has a 26.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 8 processor.

Canon RP's sensor provides 6MP more than Olympus E-M10 IV's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the E-M10 IV and EOS RP sensor size comparison.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP Cameras


As seen above, Canon RP has a 3.8x Larger sensor area than Olympus E-M10 IV. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Olympus E-M10 IV has an advantage over Canon RP. There are 120 lenses for Olympus E-M10 IV's Micro Four Thirds mount, on the other hand there are only 35 lenses for Canon RP's Canon RF lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Olympus E-M10 IV has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization (IS) which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. E-M10 IV's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 4.5-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Canon RP doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 24 lenses for Canon RF mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Olympus E-M10 IV Lenses # of Canon RP Lenses
Standard Zoom 18 5 (4 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 15 2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 6 3 (3 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 32 5 (5 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 19 4 (4 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 11 11 (11 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 8 2 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 5 n/a
Macro Prime 4 3 (3 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 n/a
TOTAL 120 35 (33 Full Frame)


Now let's compare some sample lenses from each mount with typical Focal ranges for Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP to see how these lenses compares:

Fast Standard Zoom Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Lens OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
24 - 80mm 382gr 765gr 84mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
24 - 70mm 900gr 1385gr 126mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0 Lens Olympus ED 35-100mm f2.0
70 - 200mm 1650gr 2033gr 214mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
70 - 200mm 1070gr 1555gr 146mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Normal Prime Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Olympus M 25mm F1.8 Lens Olympus M 25mm F1.8
50mm 136gr 519gr 41mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Lens Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
50mm 950gr 1435gr 108mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Wideangle Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Olympus ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO Lens Olympus ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
14 - 28mm 534gr 917gr 106mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
15 - 35mm 840gr 1325gr 127mm Amazon B&H Photo
24-105mm f4 Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Olympus ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD Lens Olympus ED 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD
24 - 120mm 575gr 958gr 99mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
24 - 105mm 700gr 1185gr 107mm Amazon B&H Photo
Super-Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS Lens Olympus 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS
300 - 800mm 1850gr 2233gr 314mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L Lens Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L
100 - 500mm 1365gr 1850gr 208mm Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus E-M10 IV for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon RP for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Olympus E-M10 IV for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon RP for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon RP for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.7fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
121 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Environmental Sealings
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
4779 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon RP for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 49mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
485g
Body Thickness 70mm
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon RP for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Canon RP: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus E-M10 IV and Canon RP scores compare:

Olympus E-M10 IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #77 out of 109 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #139 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Canon RP
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #48 out of 109 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #69 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Canon RP scores higher than the Olympus E-M10 IV in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Olympus E-M10 IV. On the other hand, Olympus E-M10 IV is more portable and has more features than Canon RP.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Canon RP.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Olympus E-M10 IV is the right choice for you.

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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Canon EOS RP
Brand Olympus Canon
Announced 2020-08-04 2019-02-14
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Four Thirds Full frame
Dimensions 17.4 x 13 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 226.20mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 26 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 6240 x 4160
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 40,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 121 4779
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Canon RF
Number of Available Lenses 120 35
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync 1/250s 1/180s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.7 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 383g 485g
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm 133 x 85 x 70mm
Battery Life 360 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 85
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2977
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