Sony NEX-6 vs Olympus E-PL7

Sony NEX-6 advantages over Olympus E-PL7

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.78 vs 3.75 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• In-camera panoramas
  Yes vs No
  Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  NEX-6 test data on DxO Mark E-PL7 test data on DxO Mark
  1,018 vs 873 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Internal flash
  Internal flash vs None
  Useful in a pinch for fill flash
• Shoots 24p video
  Yes vs No
  Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Shoots 60p video
  Yes vs No
  A faster framerate can give you more editing options
• Wider angle kit lens
  24 mm vs 28 mm
  Capture more of the scene with the included lens
• Faster JPEG shooting
  9.7 fps vs 8.7 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  9.8 fps vs 8.7 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode