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Comparison of Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sigma sd Quattro [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus OM-D E-M10 ×
Sigma sd Quattro ×
General
ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10Sigma sd Quattro
BrandOlympusSigma
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sigmaphoto.com/
Model numberE-M10sd Quattro
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)119147
Width (mm)4691
Height (mm)8295
Weight (g)515625
Waterproof--
SuccessorOlympus E-M10-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Foveon X3 Quattro
Effective megapixels (MP)16.119.6
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9364.25
Sensor width (mm)17.323.5
Sensor height (mm)1315.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.754.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGFull Color
Anti aliasing filterNoneNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score72-
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.3-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)884-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 980(1.3 mp other)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3616 x 3616(13.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4480 x 3616(16.2 mp other)
  • 4816 x 3616(17.4 mp 4:3)
  • 5120 x 5120(26.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5424 x 2328(12.6 mp other)
  • 5424 x 3048(16.5 mp 16:9)
  • 5424 x 3616(19.6 mp 3:2)
  • 6352 x 5120(32.5 mp other)
  • 6816 x 5120(34.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7680 x 3296(25.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 4320(33.2 mp 16:9)
  • 7680 x 5120(39.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
  • (uncompressed 12-bit dng via upcoming firmware update)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f raw
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
-
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG)-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSigma SA bayonet
LensOlympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single targetHybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 1.44M-dot, 100% coverage, 1.15x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorEVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 1.10x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)1,440,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.580.73
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.151.1
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,620,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,6006,400
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAuto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb
  • shade
  • auto
  • auto (lighting source priority)
  • color temperature
  • custom 1/2/3
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringEvaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight*1, Night sceneColor modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual（1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
  • supports olympus rc wireless system
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionGN=5.8 (ISO100, m) / GN= 8.2 (ISO200, m)-
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • (uncompressed 12-bit dng via upcoming firmware update)
  • lossless compressed 14-bit x3f raw
  • raw(x3f)+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 3.0 super speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • optional wired (cable release switch cr-3)
Connections (extended)
  • combined av/usb/remote connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.56-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.58-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.63-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)19-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.13.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1514
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.4-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, Wide-area mode = 0.245s-
Startup time (s)1.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320-
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-5Proprietary BP-61
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-61 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
  • sigma photo pro download
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.-



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