Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A9 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). Sony A9 has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 63 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.48″) and weighs 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV and the Sony A9. Olympus E-M10 IV is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Sony A9.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A9.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A9.
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 (290g ) than the Sony A9 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 also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sony A9 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 Sony A9 lenses.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the A9, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the E-M10 IV.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony A9's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.