Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A57
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Sony A57, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and A57 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe E-PL9 was unveiled 5 years after the A57 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL9 scores versus the A57 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony A57
| E-PL9 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 66 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Olympus E-PL9
| A57 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony A57
| E-PL9 | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 and the A57.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and A57 is 85 and 64 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and A57.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The newer E-PL9 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2012-09-13 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 6400 | 16000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | 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 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 380 gr (0.84 lb) | 618 gr (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 550 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $599 | $1,000 |