Sony Alpha 6500 vs Olympus Stylus 7040

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 6500Stylus 7040
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6600
      MSRP$1400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel14.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60064 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      ProcessorBIONZ XTruePic III
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4288 x 2416, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points425
      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 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 196 mm
      Optical Zoom7x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance70 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps0.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 Frames (JPEG) / 107 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1005.70 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3/5/9 frames selectable. With 3 or 5 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 EV increments, with 9 frames, in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1.0 EV increments.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      DxO Low Light ISO1405
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 53 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.09")95 x 56 x 26 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 1.02")
      Weight (inc. batteries)453 g (1.00 lb / 15.98 oz)144 g (0.32 lb / 5.08 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.8 x 5.25"
      Package Weight1.77 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage2 GB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SC/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 6500 Olympus Stylus 7040
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 seconds)
      Orientation Sensor


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