Sony Alpha a6700 Black 2023
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
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 PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is highly praised for its compact size, excellent image quality, and compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses. Users appreciate its effective image stabilization, touch screen, and ease of use for both casual and advanced photography. Some note the autofocus struggles with moving subjects and the battery door feels flimsy, but overall it is seen as a versatile and reliable camera.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Touch screen for precise control
- Compatibility with Micro Four Thirds lenses
Cons
- Autofocus struggles with moving subjects
- Flimsy battery compartment door
- No built-in viewfinder
- Limited programmable buttons
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a6700 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 26 MP★ | 16.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | TruePic VII |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 759VideoPhase Detection: 495 | 81 |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 11 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | XAVC HS, XAVC S-I | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.31 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 PEN E-PL7 Black 2015
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Olympus PEN E-PL7 Black 2015 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.
