Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Released October 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A500
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was manufactured 3 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 scores against the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony A560
E-M1 | A560 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 922k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Olympus E-M1
A560 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony A560
E-M1 | A560 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 versus the A560.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and A560 is 71 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and A560.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-10-28 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePIC VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 lbs) | 599g (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 757 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $799 | $650 |