Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A6600

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A6600, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 7 months before the A6600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1X grades against the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X provides outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A6600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X and the A6600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and A6600 is 54 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and A6600.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A6600 will result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.