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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released January 2019
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and A6400 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was released 5 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL6 scores vs the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony A6400

 E-PL6 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Olympus E-PL6

 A6400 E-PL6 
ReleasedJanuary 2019August 2014Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6400

 E-PL6 A6400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 features external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony A6400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL6 against the A6400.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and A6400 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and A6400.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL6 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Sony A6400
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
81
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
Sony A6400 Street photography information
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Sony A6400
85
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
87
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography features
Sony A6400 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging features
Sony A6400 Vlogging features
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic support
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sony A6400
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-08-01 2019-01-15
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 area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 360 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $898