Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
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The E-PL9 was launched 17 months after the A6500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL9 scores vs the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony A6500
E-PL9 | A6500 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | ![]() | October 2016 | More modern by 17 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Olympus E-PL9
A6500 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony A6500
E-PL9 | A6500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 has outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony A6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 vs the A6500.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 size comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and A6500 is 85 and 81 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and A6500.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6500 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL9-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Available lenses | 107 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380 gr (0.84 pounds) | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $599 | $1,298 |