Sony Alpha 6700 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha 6700OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6600 Olympus OM-D E-M5
      Successor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      MSRP$1400 body only$1099 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels27.0 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.0 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      ProcessorBionz XRTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41284608 x 3456
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, HEIF, JPEGJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsLight, Standard, Fine, Extra FineSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, UnderwaterPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      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
      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 Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points75981
      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 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dots1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dots2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, ElectronicMechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30s60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 26 MP for up to 59 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)Up to 10 fps at 16 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO896
      DxO Color Depth23.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score73
      Video Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s]

      XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-BitUHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps      		4:2:2 via HDMI
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB Micro-B Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (Shared with Power Input)1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/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 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
      *As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Physical Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Dimensions122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 2.52")124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 5.1 x 4.9"9.4 x 9 x 3.9"
      Package Weight1.585 lb3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Battery PackNP-FZ1000BLN-1
      Battery Life570 shots310 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6700 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Self Timer 2/5/10-Second Delay 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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