Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2014
- Updated by Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Previous Model is Sony a5000
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The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL6 was revealed very close to the a5100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL6 matches up against the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony a5100
| E-PL6 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Olympus E-PL6
| a5100 | E-PL6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony a5100
| E-PL6 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2014 |  | August 2014 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 offers exterior dimensions 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 Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 vs the a5100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and a5100.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a5100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2014-08-01 | 2014-08-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 images | 400 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-5 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $300 | $448 |