Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6100

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL7 was launched 6 years before the A6100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL7 grades vs the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony A6100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 and the A6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL7 and A6100.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A6100 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PL7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.