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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(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
Sony A6000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony A6000

 E-PL6 A6000 
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Olympus E-PL6

 A6000 E-PL6 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6000

 E-PL6 A6000 
IntroducedAugust 2014April 2014Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
72
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
85
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic port
33
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (344g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6000
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sony Alpha a6000
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