Sony A6400 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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Sony A6400 vs Olympus E-M5 III

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M5 III Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M5 III in the real world.
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Compare Olympus E-M5 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M5 III conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A6400 advantages over Olympus E-M5 III

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Less expensive
$848 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Longer video battery life
125 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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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

410 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
87 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M5 III advantages over Sony A6400

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Higher max flash sync
1/250 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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
30.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony A6400 Shooter's Report

Improved image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance for a modern MFT sensor; Very fast AF; Excellent image stabilization; 4K video recording; Weather-sealed build quality.
Below average battery life; Small size can be awkward with long, heavy lenses; One SD card slot.
Read our Olympus E-M5 III Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Olympus E-M5 III

Fujifilm X-T100

$924
4/3

Lens selection
Slower slow-motion

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Sony A6400 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Olympus E-M5 III

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

$924
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer video battery life

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

Olympus E-M5 III

Sony A6100

$924
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Sony A6100

Compared to Panasonic G100

Sony A6400

Panasonic G100

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Panasonic G100

Olympus E-M5 III

Panasonic G100

$924
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$599
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G100

Compared to Olympus E-M10 IV

Sony A6400

Olympus E-M10 IV

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$649
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-M5 III

Olympus E-M10 IV

$924
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$649
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus E-M10 IV

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