Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX100V

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and HX100V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL6 grades against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and HX100V.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL6 uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent E-PL6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.