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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced November 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Renewed by Olympus E-520
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6300
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-510 versus Sony A6500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was introduced 9 years before the A6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-510 scores against the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Sony A6500

 E-510 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Olympus E-510

 A6500 E-510 
ReleasedOctober 2016November 2007More recent by 108 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Sony A6500

 E-510 A6500 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 enjoys outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 versus Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 vs the A6500.

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and A6500 is 69 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and A6500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-510 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6500 will result in extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-510 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6500 Portrait photography factors
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (490 grams)
fixed screen
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography information
Sony A6500 Sports photography information
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
77
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
Sony A6500 Travel photography details
52
lighter than competitors (490g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
9
no video
39
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Sony A6500
 Olympus E-510Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-510 Sony Alpha a6500
Alternative name EVOLT E-510 -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-11-23 2016-10-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 45 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 85
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 13.7
DXO Low light rating 442 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $1,298