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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Launched August 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 5 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores vs the E-PL6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL6 
LaunchedSeptember 2019August 2014Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k460kCrisper display (+2300k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 E-PL6 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-A7 E-PL6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 comes with exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and E-PL6.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
80
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
88
good battery pack (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
85
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-A7Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2014-08-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,760k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $300