Olympus E-500 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-500 vs Sony A6500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The E-500 was manufactured 12 years earlier than the A6500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-500 grades versus the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-500 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-500 vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-500 versus the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and A6500 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and A6500.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6500 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.