Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL6 was announced 4 years before the RX100 VI which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PL6 scores against the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.