Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Renewed by Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A68, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M10 was released 19 months prior to the A68 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M10 scores against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony A68
E-M10 | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 461k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Olympus E-M10
A68 | E-M10 | |||
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Released | November 2015 | March 2014 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A68
E-M10 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A68 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 vs the A68.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and A68 is 82 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and A68.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-03-18 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 gr (0.87 lb) | 610 gr (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 510 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $581 |