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Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A6600

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the Sony Alpha A6600 are two enthusiast cameras that were announced, respectively, in February 2015 and August 2019. Both the E-M5 II and the A6600 are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are based on a Four Thirds (E-M5 II) and an APS-C (A6600) sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 15.9 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-M5 II
versus
Sony A6600
Olympus E-M5 II   Sony A6600
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Micro Four Thirds lenses Sony E mount lenses
15.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor 24 MP – APS-C sensor
1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 200-25,600 ISO 100-32,000 (100 - 102,400)
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1037k dots 3.0" LCD – 922k dots
Swivel touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
10 shutter flaps per second 11 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
310 shots per battery charge810 shots per battery charge
124 x 85 x 45 mm, 469 g 120 x 67 x 69 mm, 503 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and the Sony Alpha A6600? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-M5 II and the Sony A6600 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-M5 II can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the A6600 is only available in black.

Size Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A6600
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Comparison E-M5 II or A6600 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A6600 is notably smaller (24 percent) than the Olympus E-M5 II. However, the A6600 is markedly heavier (7 percent) than the E-M5 II. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-M5 II) and the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog (A6600). Mirrorless cameras, such as the two under consideration, have the additional advantage of having a short flange to focal plane distance, which makes it possible to mount many lenses from other systems onto the camera via adapters.

Concerning battery life, the E-M5 II gets 310 shots out of its Olympus BLN-1 battery, while the A6600 can take 810 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FZ100 power pack. The power pack in the A6600 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Olympus E-M5 II 124 mm 85 mm 45 mm 469 g 310 i Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Sony A6600 120 mm 67 mm 69 mm 503 g 810 i Aug 2019 US$ 1 399 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X-T4 135 mm 93 mm 64 mm 607 g 500 i Feb 2020 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 130 mm 94 mm 63 mm 497 g 350 i Sep 2013 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 122 mm 89 mm 43 mm 425 g 360 i Feb 2012 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 III 125 mm 85 mm 50 mm 414 g 310 i Oct 2019 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P5 122 mm 69 mm 37 mm 420 g 330 i May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F 125 mm 72 mm 37 mm 427 g 330 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic G85 128 mm 89 mm 74 mm 505 g 330 i Sep 2016 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GX8 133 mm 78 mm 63 mm 487 g 330 i Jul 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic GX85 122 mm 71 mm 44 mm 426 g 290 i Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Sony A7C 124 mm 71 mm 60 mm 509 g 740 i Sep 2020 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Sony A77 143 mm 104 mm 81 mm 732 g 470 i Aug 2011 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Sony A6500 120 mm 67 mm 53 mm 453 g 350 i Oct 2016 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Sony A6700 122 mm 69 mm 64 mm 493 g 570 i Jul 2023 US$ 1 399 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The E-M5 II was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 21 percent) than the A6600, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-M5 II features a Four Thirds sensor and the Sony A6600 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the A6600 is 63 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 1.5. The sensor in the E-M5 II has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the A6600 offers a 3:2 aspect.

Olympus E-M5 II and Sony A6600 sensor measures

With 24MP, the A6600 offers a higher resolution than the E-M5 II (15.9MP), but the A6600 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 3.76μm for the E-M5 II) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the A6600 is a much more recent model (by 4 years and 6 months) than the E-M5 II, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.

The resolution advantage of the Sony A6600 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A6600 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-M5 II are 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A6600 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

Unlike the A6600, the E-M5 II has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (40MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A6600 are ISO 100 to ISO 32000, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-102400.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-M5 II versus A6600 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the A6600 has a markedly higher DXO score than the E-M5 II (overall score 9 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.8 bits higher color depth, 0.9 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.8 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Olympus E-M5 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.012.584273
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Sony A6600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p23.813.4149782
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Fujifilm X-T4 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/60p24.113.6199584
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Olympus E-M1 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.775773
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Olympus E-M5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60i22.812.382671
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Olympus E-M5 III Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.313.1132476
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Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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Olympus E-P5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.489572
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Olympus PEN-F Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38881080/60p23.112.489474
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Panasonic G85 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.812.565671
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Panasonic GX8 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.512.680675
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Panasonic GX85 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.912.666271
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Sony A7C Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.014.7340795
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Sony A77 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.280178
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Sony A6500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.513.7140585
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Sony A6700 APS-C 25.6 6192 41284K/120p24.314.0232986
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the A6600 provides a better video resolution than the E-M5 II. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Olympus is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under consideration are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the E-M5 II offers a slightly higher resolution than the one in the A6600 (2360k vs 2359k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Olympus E-M5 II and Sony A6600 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Olympus E-M5 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A66002359 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-T43690 i3.0 / 1620 swivel i 1/8000s 15.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M12360 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M51440 i3.0 / 610 tilting i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M5 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P5optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus PEN-F2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic G852360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX82360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX852765 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Sony A7C2360 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A772359 i3.0 / 921 full-flex i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Sony A65002359 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Sony A67002360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Olympus E-M5 II and the Sony A6600 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The E-M5 II writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A6600 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The E-M5 II supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the A6600 can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II and Sony Alpha A6600 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-M5 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A6600istereo / monoiiYES2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-T4istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Olympus E-M1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-P5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus PEN-Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic G85istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX8istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX85istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7Cistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A77istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A6500istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A6700istereo / monoiiYES3.2iii
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It is notable that the A6600 has a headphone jack, which makes it possible to attach external headphones and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process. The E-M5 II lacks such a headphone port.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Olympus E-M5 II (unlike the A6600) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

The A6600 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sony. In contrast, the E-M5 II has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the E-M5 II was succeeded by the Olympus E-M5 III. Further information on the features and operation of the E-M5 II and A6600 can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-M5 II Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A6600 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Olympus E-M5 II and the Sony A6600? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II:

  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.74x vs 0.70x).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1037k vs 922k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced segment (21 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2015).

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Advantages of the Sony Alpha A6600:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 15.9MP), which boosts linear resolution by 25%.
  • Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (9 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (0.9 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.8 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • More compact: Is smaller (120x67mm vs 124x85mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (810 versus 310) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the E-M5 II launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the A6600 is the clear winner of the contest (13 : 9 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-M5 II 09:13 A6600

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-M5 II and the Sony A6600 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the E-M5 II or the A6600 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Olympus E-M5 II5/5+ +4.5/581/1005/55/5 Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Sony A66004/5+4/583/1004.5/54/5 Aug 2019 US$ 1 399 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X-T45/5+ +5/588/1005/55/5 Feb 2020 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M15/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2013 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-M54/5+ +..80/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 III5/5+5/582/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2019 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P55/5+ +..78/1004.5/55/5 May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F....4/582/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic G85..+ +..84/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GX85/5+..82/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic GX854.5/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Sony A7C3.5/5..3.5/586/1004/54/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Sony A775/591/100..81/100..5/5 Aug 2011 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Sony A65005/5+ +3.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Sony A67004.5/5+4.5/588/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2023 US$ 1 399 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A6600

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-M5 II Sony A6600
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Micro Four Thirds lenses Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date February 2015 August 2019
Launch Price USD 1,099 USD 1,399
Sensor Specs Olympus E-M5 II Sony A6600
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 366.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 28.2 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 15.9 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.76 μm 3.91 μm
Pixel Density 7.08 MP/cm2 6.55 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 32,000 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 102,400 ISO
Image Processor TruePic VII BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 73 82
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.0 23.8
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.5 13.4
DXO Low Light (ISO) 842 1497
Screen Specs Olympus E-M5 II Sony A6600
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x 0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 2359k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1037k dots 922k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-M5 II Sony A6600
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 10 shutter flaps/s 11 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sYES
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-II UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-M5 II Sony A6600
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI YES HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Olympus E-M5 II Sony A6600
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Olympus BLN-1 Sony NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA)310 shots per charge810 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 124 x 85 x 45 mm
(4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8 in)
120 x 67 x 69 mm
(4.7 x 2.6 x 2.7 in)
Camera Weight 469 g (16.5 oz) 503 g (17.7 oz)
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