Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A6100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe E-PL1 was revealed 10 years before the A6100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Sony A6100
E-PL1 | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Olympus E-PL1
A6100 | E-PL1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | May 2010 | Fresher by 113 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A6100
E-PL1 | A6100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1 and the A6100.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and A6100.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A6100 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 420 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $288 | $748 |