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twitchyzero · 04-29-2014, 03:51 PM

so im looking to buy my first camera in the coming weeks...wanting to learn photography as a complete amateur and equally important it has to be compact so I kinda ruled out DSLRs.

torn between the EM10 and A6000...both brand spanking new to the market

Sony A6000 vs Olympus OMD EM10 vs Nikon D5300 vs NEX-6 | Cameralabs

Spoiler!

he Olympus OMD EM10 and Sony Alpha A6000 are both mid-range mirrorless cameras which share almost exactly the same price points - as such they're key rivals. Both share some aspects in common, including a viewfinder with the same 1,440k dot resolution and 3in vertically tilting screens, but there are important differences to weigh-up.

In terms of headline-grabbing features, the Sony A6000 wins with a 50% higher pixel count (24 vs 16 Megapixels), faster continuous shooting (11fps vs 8fps) and continuous autofocus which really can track subjects approaching or receding with much greater confidence and accuracy than the EM10 for both stills and movies. Their viewfinders may share the same resolution, but the A6000's image is slightly larger. Both have Wifi, but the A6000 also has NFC and supports downloadable apps to extend its capabilities. Both film 1080p video, but where the Olympus has a maximum frame rate of 30fps, the A6000 offers 50 or 60fps depending on region. Sony also offers a great panorama mode.

So the A6000 is the better camera, right? Only in some respects. In its favour, the Olympus EM10 features built-in stabilization that works with any lens you attach, and while its sensor has 50% fewer Megapixels, the real-life resolving power is similar if you're using the kit lenses. The A6000 may have far superior continuous AF, but the EM10 is quicker for Single AF and it continues to work in much lower light levels, while also offering better face detection too. The EM10 has a touch-screen which lets you simply tap to reposition the AF area instead of forcing you to press multiple buttons. The EM10 also lets you dial-in 60 second exposures (vs 30 on the A6000), allows you to trigger ones as long as 30 minutes in-camera without accessories, and lets you peek at long exposures as they build-up. The effects filters can be applied to JPEGs while RAW files are left untouched, there's seven frame AEB, a dual-axis leveling gauge (none on the A6000), and the smartphone remote control offers the chance to tag a GPS log.

So while the A6000 looks better for headline features, the EM10 fights back with arguably better handling, and the Micro Four Thirds system also boasts a far broader lens catalogue than the E-system. That said I think a lot will - and should - boil down to whether you value built-in IS as more or less important than effective continuous AF. Think carefully about your style of photography before making a decision, but both are great cameras.

can someone explain how important the bolded points are? I'm guessing the Sony doesn't allow you to preview long exposures and doesn't leave a copy of unedited RAW? What's the advtange of in-body IS besides cost of lens?

any local stores have both on display so I can try out the handling?

doubt i'd be buying lots of lenses so the advantage of m4/3 lens selection doesn't affect me

Sony's continuous AF is nice but i doubt i'll be shooting much action/sports/toddlers

Oly's single AF/lower light performance is preferred, touchscreen convenience is highly preferred

I'm leaning towards the EM10 but I get the feeling the Sony is more futureproofed/has more potential with the higher MP on a nice lens.

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twitchyzero I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 22,236 Thanked 10,014 Times in 3,976 Posts Failed 882 Times in 422 Posts	so im looking to buy my first camera in the coming weeks...wanting to learn photography as a complete amateur and equally important it has to be compact so I kinda ruled out DSLRs. torn between the EM10 and A6000...both brand spanking new to the market Sony A6000 vs Olympus OMD EM10 vs Nikon D5300 vs NEX-6 \| Cameralabs Spoiler! he Olympus OMD EM10 and Sony Alpha A6000 are both mid-range mirrorless cameras which share almost exactly the same price points - as such they're key rivals. Both share some aspects in common, including a viewfinder with the same 1,440k dot resolution and 3in vertically tilting screens, but there are important differences to weigh-up. In terms of headline-grabbing features, the Sony A6000 wins with a 50% higher pixel count (24 vs 16 Megapixels), faster continuous shooting (11fps vs 8fps) and continuous autofocus which really can track subjects approaching or receding with much greater confidence and accuracy than the EM10 for both stills and movies. Their viewfinders may share the same resolution, but the A6000's image is slightly larger. Both have Wifi, but the A6000 also has NFC and supports downloadable apps to extend its capabilities. Both film 1080p video, but where the Olympus has a maximum frame rate of 30fps, the A6000 offers 50 or 60fps depending on region. Sony also offers a great panorama mode. So the A6000 is the better camera, right? Only in some respects. In its favour, the Olympus EM10 features built-in stabilization that works with any lens you attach, and while its sensor has 50% fewer Megapixels, the real-life resolving power is similar if you're using the kit lenses. The A6000 may have far superior continuous AF, but the EM10 is quicker for Single AF and it continues to work in much lower light levels, while also offering better face detection too. The EM10 has a touch-screen which lets you simply tap to reposition the AF area instead of forcing you to press multiple buttons. The EM10 also lets you dial-in 60 second exposures (vs 30 on the A6000), allows you to trigger ones as long as 30 minutes in-camera without accessories, and lets you peek at long exposures as they build-up. The effects filters can be applied to JPEGs while RAW files are left untouched, there's seven frame AEB, a dual-axis leveling gauge (none on the A6000), and the smartphone remote control offers the chance to tag a GPS log. So while the A6000 looks better for headline features, the EM10 fights back with arguably better handling, and the Micro Four Thirds system also boasts a far broader lens catalogue than the E-system. That said I think a lot will - and should - boil down to whether you value built-in IS as more or less important than effective continuous AF. Think carefully about your style of photography before making a decision, but both are great cameras. can someone explain how important the bolded points are? I'm guessing the Sony doesn't allow you to preview long exposures and doesn't leave a copy of unedited RAW? What's the advtange of in-body IS besides cost of lens? any local stores have both on display so I can try out the handling? doubt i'd be buying lots of lenses so the advantage of m4/3 lens selection doesn't affect me Sony's continuous AF is nice but i doubt i'll be shooting much action/sports/toddlers Oly's single AF/lower light performance is preferred, touchscreen convenience is highly preferred I'm leaning towards the EM10 but I get the feeling the Sony is more futureproofed/has more potential with the higher MP on a nice lens. Last edited by twitchyzero; 04-29-2014 at 04:09 PM.