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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 6 months after the E-PL6 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades versus the E-PL6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL6 
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 E-PL6 Fujifilm X-A2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A2 E-PL6 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography features
76
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
58
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography information
78
great battery (410 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
85
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging information
70
screen is selfie friendly
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-A2Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2014-08-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $370 $300