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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 60.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Fully articulated
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
CONNECTIVITY Microphone port: Yes
CONNECTIVITY Headphone port: Yes
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
Summary
The Alpha a6000 highest resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the OM-D E-M1 Mark II highest resolution of 5184 x 3888 pixels (20 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 has larger sensor than the OM-D E-M1 Mark II: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm). It is the most significant difference between these cameras because big sensor allows you to make photos of the more professional quality. The Alpha a6000 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the OM-D E-M1 Mark II. This ISO numbers allow you to make better photos in more difficult conditions. The Alpha a6000 provides more presets of white balance - 10. This specification gives you more control over colour. The Alpha a6000 provides more number of focus points than the OM-D E-M1 Mark II: 179 vs 121. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock during tracking a moving object.
The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is equipped with articulated display which will allow you to make great selfies. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II display is better as it has more number of screen dots 1,037,000 in compare to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6000 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II has a touch screen.
The Alpha a6000 has built-in flash. The OM-D E-M1 Mark II is environmentally sealed i.e. the camera will be safe even uncovered if you are out shooting in the rain and snow. The Sony Alpha a6000 weighs 344g which is 230g less in comparison with the weight of the OM-D E-M1 Mark II.
The Sony Alpha a6000 has 11 advantages and the OM-D E-M1 Mark II only 9 so the Alpha a6000 will become the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon