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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P2
Sony NEX-6
(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
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-6 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-P1 grades against the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Sony NEX-6

 E-P1 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus E-P1

 NEX-6 E-P1 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Sony NEX-6

 E-P1 NEX-6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 and the NEX-6.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-P1 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-P1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography details
Sony NEX-6 Street photography details
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
43
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography highlights
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Olympus E-P1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Sony NEX-6
 Olympus PEN E-P1Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-P1 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-29 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 78
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 13.1
DXO Low light rating 536 1018
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $182 $365