Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A55
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Successor is Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Replacement is Sony A57
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL8 versus Sony A55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL8 was brought out 6 years after the A55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-PL8 grades vs the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sony A55
| E-PL8 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | August 2010 | Newer by 74 months |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Olympus E-PL8
| A55 | E-PL8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony A55
| E-PL8 | A55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL8 enjoys outer dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 vs the A55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL8 and A55 is 86 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and A55.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern E-PL8 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A55 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sony SLT-A55 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 357 grams (0.79 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $800 |
