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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,037,000
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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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 Flash range: 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 179
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
Summary
The Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the OM-D E-M10 highest resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The Alpha a6000 is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the OM-D E-M10: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm). This is very significant specification of this camera because large sensor allows the photographer to capture pictures of the better quality. The Alpha a6000 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 than 200-25600 ISO range of the OM-D E-M10. This ISO range let the camera owner to capture good quality pictures in dim light conditions. The Alpha a6000 has more number of white balance presets - 10. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour. The Alpha a6000 offers more focus points than the OM-D E-M10: 179 vs 81. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on subjects that are not centred.
The OM-D E-M10 screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,037,000 in comparison to 921,600 dots of the Alpha a6000 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The OM-D E-M10 has better minimum shutter speed - 60 seconds.
The Alpha a6000 battery life is better in compare to the OM-D E-M10 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 360 photos with the Alpha a6000 and only 320 with the OM-D E-M10. The Sony Alpha a6000 weighs 344g which is 52g lighter than the weight of the Olympus OM-D E-M10. The Olympus OM-D E-M10 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and see exactly where an image was shot.
Taking into account the above differences the Alpha a6000 will become the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon