Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 II was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up against the A6400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Sony A6400
E-M1 II | A6400 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 922k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Olympus E-M1 II
A6400 | E-M1 II | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | September 2016 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Sony A6400
E-M1 II | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II against the A6400.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and A6400 is 68 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and A6400.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A6400 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M1 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Price at release | $1,700 | $898 |