Canon T4i vs Olympus E-M10

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Canon T4i vs Olympus E-M10

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M10 Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M10 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the E-M10.
Compare Olympus E-M10 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon T5i
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 II
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Differences

Canon T4i advantages over Olympus E-M10

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Olympus E-M10 advantages over Canon T4i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-M10 test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

884 vs 722 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
45 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
515g vs 1039g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.58x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
15 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes.
Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
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Great image quality especially from RAW files; Excellent dynamic range for a Four Thirds sensor; Very good high ISO performance; Realistic colors and excellent hue accuracy; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Improved HD video; Lightweight and very portable; Built-in pop-up flash; Minimal EVF lag time.
Contrast-Detect AF struggles with small and low-contrast subjects; Mediocre battery life; No external microphone or headphone jack; Mediocre burst speed with continuous AF; No weather sealing; Heavy-handed high ISO noise reduction.
Read our Olympus E-M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$579
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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Olympus E-M10

Canon T5i

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$579
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Olympus E-M10

Canon T3i

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Olympus E-M10

Pentax K-30

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Olympus E-M10

Pentax K-5 II

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic GX7

Canon T4i

Panasonic GX7

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M10

Panasonic GX7

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

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