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

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 6000OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-6 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100 OM System OM-5
      MSRP$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/14-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20064 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ProcessorBIONZ XTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 selectable steps for A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      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 AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points179121
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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-M5 Mark III
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation6.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x1.37x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.68x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps30.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fpsUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.4 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 23 Frames (Raw) / 26 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control      		Auto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-2 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 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable
      DXO Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      DxO Low Light ISO1347
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score82
      Video Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 24 fps [237 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 202 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 102 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      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-M5 Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or PC wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")125 x 85 x 50 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 1.97")
      Weight (inc. batteries)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"8.2 x 7.3 x 5.7"
      Package Weight1.48 lb2.925 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Battery PackNP-FW50BLS-50
      Battery Life360 shots310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 6000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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