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OM-D E-M10 Mark II vs NEX-6
Quick take: The OM-D E-M10 Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 Mark IIOlympus · 2015 | NEX-6Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 16.1MP APS-C sensor |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 81-area contrast AF with face and eye detection, touch AF | Fast Hybrid AF: 99-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | No IBIS (lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 8.5fps (4fps with continuous AF) | 10fps (3fps with AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 399g (with battery) | 345g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 119.5 × 83.1 × 46.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.23x | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, RM-UC1 remote | Micro USB, mini HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
OM-D E-M10 Mark II
NEX-6
Portrait
4.8/10
6.1/10
Street
5.9/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.3/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
4.3/10
Documentary
3.2/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
4.8/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
5.7/10
Casual
4.9/10
4.4/10
Food
5.6/10
5.3/10
Macro
5.8/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.3/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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