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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony HX1

 E-PL6 HX1 
RevealedAugust 2014April 2009Fresher by 65 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus E-PL6

 HX1 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX1

 E-PL6 HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX1 Portrait photography advice
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Sony HX1
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography info
Sony HX1 Travel photography info
85
features touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
selfie friendly display
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
39
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone jack
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (544g)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX1
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-08-01 2009-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 544 gr (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $47,999