Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Replacement is Sony A6000
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1X was revealed 5 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1X matches up against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony NEX-6
E-M1X | NEX-6 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | March 2013 | More recent by 72 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus E-M1X
NEX-6 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony NEX-6
E-M1X | NEX-6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X vs the NEX-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and NEX-6 is 54 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and NEX-6.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | 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, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Launch price | $2,999 | $365 |