Sony Alpha a6700 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5
Sony Alpha a6700 Black 2023
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Black
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a6700 Black 2023
The Sony A6700 is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, compact size, and impressive image quality, making it a popular upgrade for both enthusiasts and professionals. However, several users report overheating issues, occasional defects like dust in the viewfinder or lens, and the lack of a battery charger in the box. Despite these drawbacks, most reviewers find it a worthy investment, especially for travel and wildlife photography.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Great image quality
- Excellent video capabilities
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Overheating issues
- No battery charger included
- Dust in viewfinder/lens
- Occasional defects
- No built-in flash
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Black
The Olympus OMD EM5 delivers excellent image quality and build quality, especially when paired with fast lenses like the 12-40mm f2.8. Users praise the 5-axis image stabilization and compact size, but many find the menu system unintuitive and the control layout awkward. A significant learning curve is required to unlock its full potential.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Superb 5-axis image stabilization
- Great build quality
- Good low-light performance
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Unintuitive menu system
- Awkward button layout
- Small cramped controls
- Steep learning curve
- On/off switch in awkward spot
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6700 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic VI |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 495 | 35 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | 9 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 11 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | 1.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Battery Life | 550 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a6700 Black 2023
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Black
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average af (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 21 of 33 specs.