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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1s
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and DP1x (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL6 was released 4 years later than the DP1x and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-PL6 scores versus the DP1x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sigma DP1x

 E-PL6 DP1x 
RevealedAugust 2014February 2010Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Olympus E-PL6

 DP1x E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP1x

 E-PL6 DP1x 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-PL6 against the DP1x.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and DP1x is 88 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and DP1x.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus E-PL6 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Sigma DP1x Sports photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect AF
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1x Travel photography info
86
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
57
lighter than others in class (250g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (5MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography information
Sigma DP1x Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging features
Sigma DP1x Vlogging features
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than others in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sigma DP1x
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sigma DP1x
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Sigma DP1x
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-01 2010-02-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Max aperture - f/4.0
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $574