Sony Alpha 6000 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 6000 and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha 6000 was introduced in April 2014 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III was introduced in October 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 6000 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 179 Focus Points (179 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 1,440k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III Highlights

      • 20.4 MP Micro Four Thirds MOS Sensor
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 121 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Mechanical and 30.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha 6000
      4. Advantage of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 6000 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Live Composition
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.4 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 6000

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 6000 over Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.

      Sony Alpha 6000 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Cheaper $799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom vs $1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens)
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 20.4 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 5184 x 3888
      More Focus Points 179 vs 121
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.70x vs 0.68x
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) vs 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 360 shots vs 310 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Alpha 6000.

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon Rebel XTi
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      APS-C

      10.0 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III over Sony Alpha 6000.

      Sony Alpha 6000 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Live Composition vs
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 1,440k dot vs 2,360k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 30.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Lower Min Metering 0 EV vs -2 EV
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 4096 x 2160
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M1 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic GF1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
        Cheap$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens)
        Video Capture
        Many Focus Points179121
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life360 shots310 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 6000 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Alpha 6000 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Alpha 6000 with Tilting and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6000 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6000 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III features a 20.4 megapixel Micro Four Thirds MOS sensor with dimensions of 17.4 x 13 mm and a total area of 169 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 64 - 25,600 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha 6000 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III is equipped with TruePic VIII processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Sony E lens mount and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Sony Alpha 6000 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 6.5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Sony Alpha 6000, 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Sony Alpha 6000

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha 6000 has a Micro HDMI and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 6000 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 360 shots and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III comes with BLS-50 battery pack with battery life of 310 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 6000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Electronic shutter. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha 6000, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Sony Alpha 6000 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 10.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6000 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 179 focusing points and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has 121 focusing points. Sony Alpha 6000 has detection range from 0 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 6000 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III range from 0 to +20 EV and -2 to +20 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 6000 and ±5 EV range on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 6000 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.


      Flash

      Sony Alpha 6000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or Wireless connection. Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha 6000 and 1/250 sec on Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 6000 body has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77") and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III body has dimensions of 125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97"). Sony Alpha 6000 weighs 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz) and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III weighs 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz).

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      120 mm

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      125 mm

      85 mm

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      45 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 6000 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      Sony Alpha 6000 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      72
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      79
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      83
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Small Sensor
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha 6000 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III and give them scores of 67 and 78 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      OVERALL
      67
      OVERALL
      78

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      70
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 82
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.4 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      83
      •   0 EV Min AF Detection
      •   179 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   121 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      GOOD
      79
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha 6000

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots


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