Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Announced June 2021
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very similar but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The E-P7 was revealed 22 months after the A6100 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-P7 grades versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sony A6100
E-P7 | A6100 | |||
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Released | June 2021 | ![]() | August 2019 | More modern by 22 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Olympus E-P7
A6100 | E-P7 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6100
E-P7 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P7 enjoys outside dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-P7 vs the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and A6100.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6100 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-P7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P7 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P7 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2021-06-09 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 118 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 pounds) | 396 gr (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 420 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $800 | $748 |