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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Olympus PEN E-P7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Olympus E-P7
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2021
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P7 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-P7 was launched 22 months after the A6600 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-P7 matches up vs the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Sony A6600

 E-P7 A6600 
IntroducedJune 2021August 2019More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Olympus E-P7

 A6600 E-P7 

Common features in the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6600

 E-P7 A6600 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-P7 has outer measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P7 and the A6600.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P7 and A6600.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-P7 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A6600 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-P7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Street photography advice
Sony A6600 Street photography advice
86
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Sports photography features
Sony A6600 Sports photography features
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P7
Travel photography with Sony A6600
87
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P7 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P7
Vlogging with Sony A6600
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
84
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
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Olympus E-P7 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P7 and Sony A6600
 Olympus PEN E-P7Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-P7 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-09 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 425
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 118 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 lbs) 503 gr (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 360 photos 810 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $800 $1,198