In depth comparison and review of Sony Alpha SLT-A58 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II lens |
Height | 9.55 cm | 8.44 cm |
Width | 12.86 cm | 12.17 cm |
Depth | 7.77 cm | 4.9 cm |
Weight | 492 g | 335 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 335 g Camera with battery and memory card: 383 g |
Body Material | - | Engineering plastic |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | Silver |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
SENSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.1 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Exmor APS HD CMOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 20,400,000 pixels | 21,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,100,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) | Four Thirds (4/3") |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), Anti-Dust coating | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE) | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Image Processor | BIONZ | TruePic VIII |
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LENS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 ED EZ - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 28 - 84mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 75 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual (by ring) |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | - | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Zoom Maximum Speed Adjustment, MSC technology, Super HR (High Refractive) index lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 15 | 121 |
Auto Focus Features | Manual Focus Check Live View | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Assist |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF |
Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Recognition, Smile Shutter | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.5" | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | 2,360,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.88x | 1.23x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | -4 to +2 |
Viewfinder Information | - | Shutter speed, exposure compensation, aperture, white balance, Exposure Mode, image stabilizer, exposure bracketing, battery status, AF lock, AF point, electronic level, metering mode |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | 2 |
Features | Auto eye sensor | Viewfinder brightness control |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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ISO (Max) | 16000 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | - | 200-25600 |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-16000 | ISO auto, ISO 80-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1200 | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Focus bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, night portrait, sports mode, sunset, handheld twilight, Night View | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, night scene, panning, sports mode, sunset, candle, night scene with portrait, documents, nature macro, e-portrait, handheld starlight, backlight correction HDR, light trace, multi focus |
Special Effects | Black & White, Vivid, sunset, soft focus, landscape, portrait, miniature, Retro, partial colour, Toy camera, Posterisation, High contrast monochrome, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key | Sepia, Monotone, Neutral, Vivid, purple, blue, green, soft focus, natural, Flat, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film, e-Portrait, i-Finish, Colour Creator |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), 2500K - 9900K, fluorescent light (daylight white) | Fluorescent, sunlight, tungsten light, Flash, shade, overcast, 2000K - 14000K |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical, electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 2 or 3 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | 1/250sec, 1/4000 sec |
Exposure Range | EV -2-17 (ISO 100) | EV -2-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Type | 2.7" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 460,800 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Tilting |
Display Features | Contrast control, display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10 | 5.1 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Memory Card Slot | Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | 5456 x 3632 3872 x 2576 2736 x 1824 |
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Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps |
MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Battery Type | Sony NP-FM500H Lithium Ion | Olympus BLS-50 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Sony NP-FM500H Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1600 mAh (included) | Olympus BLS-50 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 690 shots (EVF on) Photo shooting - 700 shots (LCD Monitor on) |
Photo shooting - 360 shots Video recording - 80 minutes |
CONNECTIONS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer, QR code scanning |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support, PRINT Image Matching | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 8.7 frames per second |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, depth-of-field preview button, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, saturation control, Sweep Panorama technology, shadow point display, highlight point display, Dynamic Range Optimizer, built-in help guide, automatic display brightness adjustment, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), AUTO+ (Advanced AUTO) mode, Superior Auto mode, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, BRAVIA Sync function, Auto Object Framing, Translucent Mirror technology | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, Dual Axis Electronic Level, silent shooting, High Dynamic Range (HDR), multiple exposure capture, image overlay, Post-recording function |
OTHERS | Sony Alpha SLT-A58 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, eyecup, micro-USB cable | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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Software | Sony PlayMemories Home, Sony Image Data Converter 4.0 | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |