Canon T4i vs Olympus E-M10 II

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Canon T4i vs Olympus E-M10 II

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

Go in depth with our full Canon T4i Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M10 II Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M10 II in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 II conclusion.

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

Canon T4i advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

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.
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
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Olympus E-M10 II 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 II test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

842 vs 722 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
E-M10 II test data on DxO Mark T4i test data on DxO Mark

12.5 vs 11.2 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Thinner
46 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
488g vs 1039g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.27 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x 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
8.9 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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

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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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Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T5i

Canon T4i

Canon T5i

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

$539
APS-C

Lighter weight

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Olympus E-M10 II

Canon T5i

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon T3i

Canon T4i

Canon T3i

$700
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Canon T4i vs Canon T3i

Olympus E-M10 II

Canon T3i

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-30

Olympus E-M10 II

Pentax K-30

$349
4/3

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Canon T4i

Pentax K-5 II

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T4i vs Pentax K-5 II

Olympus E-M10 II

Pentax K-5 II

$349
4/3

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Canon T4i

Olympus E-M10

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon T4i vs Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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