Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and HX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 5 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and HX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and HX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will produce extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.