Sony DSLR-A560 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Sony DSLR-A560 vs Olympus E-M1X

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A560 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 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
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

1050 vs 870 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Sony DSLR-A560

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.29 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.4 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
49 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

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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 Sony DSLR-A500

Sony DSLR-A560

Sony DSLR-A500

$750
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More cross-type AF points

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
Less shutter lag

Compare Sony DSLR-A560 vs Sony DSLR-A500

Olympus E-M1X

Sony DSLR-A500

$2245
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Sony DSLR-A500

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony DSLR-A560

Nikon D5100

$750
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A560 vs Nikon D5100

Olympus E-M1X

Nikon D5100

$2245
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A57

Sony DSLR-A560

Sony A57

$750
APS-C

Longer stills battery life

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

Compare Sony DSLR-A560 vs Sony A57

Olympus E-M1X

Sony A57

$2245
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A57

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Sony DSLR-A560

Panasonic GH5

$750
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony DSLR-A560 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2245
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 DSLR-A560

Panasonic GH6

$750
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$2200
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Sony DSLR-A560 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2245
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH6

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