Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL6
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Announced August 2019
- New Model is Sony A6700
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL7 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and A6600 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL7 was revealed 6 years before the A6600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL7 grades versus the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Sony A6600
E-PL7 | A6600 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1037k | 922k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Olympus E-PL7
A6600 | E-PL7 | |||
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Announced | August 2019 | September 2014 | Fresher by 60 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Sony A6600
E-PL7 | A6600 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL7 features physical dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the A6600.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.
Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and A6600.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL7 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6600 will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-PL7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2014-09-01 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 357 gr (0.79 lbs) | 503 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 873 | 1497 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 810 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | NP-FZ1000 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $499 | $1,198 |