Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Released February 2011
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Introduced January 2019
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
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The E-PL2 was brought out 9 years before the A6400 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL2 grades against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Sony A6400
E-PL2 | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Olympus E-PL2
A6400 | E-PL2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 96 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Sony A6400
E-PL2 | A6400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL2 versus Sony A6400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL2 compared to the A6400.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and A6400.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6400 will give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-PL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL2-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-11 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 362 gr (0.80 lb) | 403 gr (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.2 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $898 |