Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced August 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-6
- Updated by Sony A6300
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and A6000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL6 was launched 4 months later than the A6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL6 grades against the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony A6000
E-PL6 | A6000 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Olympus E-PL6
A6000 | E-PL6 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6000
E-PL6 | A6000 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | April 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the A6000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and A6000 is 88 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and A6000.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6000 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 6.00 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, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lb) | 344g (0.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 360 shots |
Type of battery | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $548 |