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OM-D E-M5 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the OM-D E-M5 is the most affordable; only the OM-D E-M5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M5Olympus · 2012 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 usedBest | £125 used |
| Sensor | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080/60i | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 35 areas, face and eye detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 425g (with battery) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.9 × 88.9 × 43.2mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 1.44M dots | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting OLED touch screen, 610k dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, hot shoe, Accessory Port 2 | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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-M5
A6000
Portrait
4.9/10
6.3/10
Street
6.0/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.9/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.0/10
4.6/10
Documentary
4.1/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.3/10
4.4/10
Food
5.5/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.1/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.4/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
3.7/10
4.6/10
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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