Olympus E-M5 III with Sony A6600 Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III and Sony A6600 Main Features

  • October, 2019
  • August, 2019
  • 20 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 32000 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 30.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 11.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 125 x 85 x 50 mm, 414g.
  • 120 x 67 x 69 mm, 503g.
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Olympus E-M5 III Scores


Imaging score
55
Features score
90
Value for money score
71
Portability score
87
Overall score
77

Sony A6600 Scores


Imaging score
63
Features score
83
Value for money score
72
Portability score
85
Overall score
79

Sony Alpha a6600 with Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Overview


Let's compare Olympus OM-D E-M5 III with Sony Alpha a6600. These models are included in the Semi-Pro Mirrorless cameras. Both of these models were released in 2019. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of OM-D E-M5 III is greater than that of Alpha a6600. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (OM-D E-M5 III), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony A6600, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder OM-D E-M5 III has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, Alpha a6600 has a resolution of 2359k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus OM-D E-M5 III has 11.0 fps continuous shooting. Olympus OM-D E-M5 III has 11.0 fps continuous shooting.

General OM-D E-M5 III Alpha a6600
Brand Olympus Sony
Model OM-D E-M5 III Alpha a6600
Announced October, 2019 August, 2019
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2 1.5
Number of Lenses 103 116
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Tilting
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 922k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2360
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.68 0.71
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 121 425
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 30.0 fps 11.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 25600 32000
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 102400
Min Boosted ISO 64 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
Battery
Battery Life 310 shots 810 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model BLN-1 NP-FZ1000
Physical
Weight 414 g 503 g
Physical Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50 mm 120 x 67 x 69 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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