Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6400

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is relatively similar but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-P7 was manufactured 2 years after the A6400 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P7 grades against the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P7 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P7 compared to the A6400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P7 and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and A6400.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A6400 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-P7 will have an edge in sensor technology.