Sony Alpha 6000 vs Olympus OM-D E-M10

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 6000OM-D E-M10
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
      MSRP$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom$699.99 / £529.99 / €599 (body only), $799.99 / £699.99 / €799 (with 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens (standard in US, EZ in Europe)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      ProcessorBIONZ XTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 16883200 x 2400, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalSuper fine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points17981
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Flash Auto
      Redeye
      Fill-in
      Flash Off
      Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain)
      Slow sync.(1st curtain)
      Slow sync.(2nd curtain)
      Manual
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1005.80 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Proprietary, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      DxO Low Light ISO1347884
      DxO Color Depth24.122.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.112.3
      DxO Overall Score8272
      Video Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SH.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC Optional Remote cable RM-UC1
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")119 x 82 x 46 mm (4.69 x 3.24 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"9.3 x 6 x 4.1"
      Package Weight1.48 lb2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Battery PackNP-FW50BLS-5
      Battery Life360 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M10
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 12 sec., 2 sec.,custom Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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