Sony A6000 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Sony A6000 vs Olympus E-M1X

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M1X conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A6000 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Less expensive
$648 vs $1699*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
45 mm vs 75 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Sony A6000

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

870 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.7 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
49 vs 22 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Sony A6000

Samsung NX3000

$674
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Slow-motion videos

Compare Sony A6000 vs Samsung NX3000

Olympus E-M1X

Samsung NX3000

$2240
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$674
APS-C

Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Olympus E-M1X

Sony A6300

$2240
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$674
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Olympus E-M1X

Fujifilm X-A3

$2240
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Panasonic GH5

Sony A6000

Panasonic GH5

$674
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony A6000 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2240
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic GH6

Sony A6000

Panasonic GH6

$674
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2200
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2240
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

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