Nikon Coolpix A vs Olympus E-PL6

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Nikon Coolpix A vs Olympus E-PL6

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon Coolpix A Review.
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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL6 Review.

Succeeded by the Olympus E-PL7
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Differences

Nikon Coolpix A advantages over Olympus E-PL6

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
307k vs 205k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Olympus E-PL6 advantages over Nikon Coolpix A

Less expensive
$300 vs $1100 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Solid alloy body with true twin-dial design; Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than most direct competitors; Excellent image quality, even when compared to interchangeable-lens cameras; Numerous accessories expand upon its capabilities.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Ergonomics could be better; Performance is spotty; Built-in flash is rather weak; Battery life is quite modest.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GF5

Nikon Coolpix A

Panasonic GF5

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$430
4/3

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Panasonic GF5

Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic GF5

$299
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$430
4/3

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF5

Compared to Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X2

Olympus E-PL6

Leica X2

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-PL6 vs Leica X2

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Olympus E-PL6

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-PL6 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Panasonic GF7

Nikon Coolpix A

Panasonic GF7

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$590
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Panasonic GF7

Olympus E-PL6

Panasonic GF7

$299
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$590
4/3

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic GF7

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X70

Olympus E-PL6

Fujifilm X70

$299
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-PL6 vs Fujifilm X70

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