Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and HX50V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 16 months later than the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 scores against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-PL6 against the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX50V will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.