SONY a6000 (better sensor & few reviews) VS OLYMPUS EM10 (more lens selection & good reviews)? Please help me decide which to buy....

Questions like yours are always difficult to answer, because of factors like brand loyalty and that there are so many variables it is difficult to be comprehensive or objective. However, since I am going to buy the a6000 I'll give you my two cents.I think the a6000 is the superior camera in at least these 4 categories:1. Sensor quality. Check out dxomark.com to see their sensor scores for the two cameras. The a6000 is a clear winner by their tests. I just like the larger sensor, APS-C, that Sony uses over the micro-four-thirds size the Olympus uses. The downside is that Sony does not have as many lenses as Olympus, so if you already have a micro-four-thirds collection then maybe Sony isn't a good choice, but if you are starting from scratch then I think the Sony sensor is better. It has more pixels and greater sensitivity and it is physically larger, so the greater number of pixels does not necessarily mean less light per pixel.2. Electronic View Finder Location: The EVF for the OLYMPUS EM10 is right in the middle of the camera which means half the camera is going to be smashing into my nose whenever I look through it. The a6000 has the EVF on the left side, so when I look through my right eye I will not have a smashed nose.3. Better autofocus and faster capture speed: the a6000 does 11fps with active focus for each frame. Olympus does 3.5 fps with active focus for each frame.4. Cool apps. I like that Sony is into pairing their cameras with smartphones and you can download apps for the camera. For example there is a time-lapse I'm interested in trying out.If this isn't enough to convince you to buy the a6000 I'd recommend googling for a6000 reviews, because there are some very thorough reviews out there. Also, you might want to ask this question on the black color version of this camera, because there is a longer list of questions there that might indicate more web traffic.Goodluck!

Did this include the battery and changerï¼Should I buy a case bag for itï¼

Yes, when you will purchase this Sony A6000, it includes a rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 and an AC adaptor (AC-UB10) for charging. As for a case, it depends for you, currently there are a wide variety of camera cases in the market. -Ely

Does this come with the battery, strap and/or any other accessories (not lenses of course)?

Hi Sandra, the following accessories are supplied with the camera: - Rechargeable Battery (NP-FW50) - AC Adaptor (AC-UB10) - Shoulder strap - Body cap - Eyepiece cup - Micro USB cableThanks_Mitch

Can you use your old nex compatible lenses with this body?

This is similar to my question. I have a Sony that is about eight years old. I am not extremely knowledgeable. Generally speaking would those lenses be too old to be compatible with this camera? I understand there are no guarantees.

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⚡ Capture brilliance in a blink — your creative edge, always ready.

COMPACT POWERHOUSE - Lightweight mirrorless design perfect for everyday creative freedom 🎒
INTUITIVE CONTROLS - Customizable dials and buttons let you shoot like a pro on the fly 🎯
SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - Instantly share and control shots via built-in Wi-Fi and NFC 📶
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The Sony Alpha a6000 is a compact mirrorless camera featuring a 24.3MP APS-C sensor and ultra-fast 179-point autofocus system. It shoots up to 11 frames per second, offers intuitive manual controls, and supports seamless smartphone connectivity via Wi-Fi and NFC. Lightweight and versatile, it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality images and quick responsiveness in a portable form.

Specifications

Metering Methods	Frame-rate-based metering for video recording
Exposure Control	Aperture Priority, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Memory Recall, Movie, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama
White Balance Settings	Auto, Custom
Screen Size	3 Inches
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	960
Display Fixture Type	Tilting
Display Resolution Maximum	921,600
Has Color Screen	Yes
Flash Memory Type	Micro SD;SDXC;;
Flash Memory Speed Class	UHS Speed Class 1 or Class 10
Flash Memory UHS Speed Class	3
Flash Memory Video Speed Class	Class 10
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	UHS-I
Compatible Mountings	Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor Type	CMOS
Image stabilization	Optical
Maximum Aperture	3.5 f
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Photo Sensor Resolution	24.3 MP
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C
Minimum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Form Factor	Compact
Special Feature	image-stabilization
Color	Graphite
Item Weight	1 Pounds
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Electronic
Flash Modes	Auto; Fill-In; Off; Rear Sync, Red-Eye Reduction; Slow Sync; Wireless
Camera Flash	F2.8
Skill Level	Professional
Specific Uses For Product	Photography
Compatible Devices	Sony E-mount lens compatible cameras
Continuous Shooting	11 fps
Aperture modes	F2.8
Flash Sync Speed	1/160 sec
Video Capture Format	AVCHD Ver. 2.0 / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Expanded ISO Maximum	25600
Battery Weight	1.5 Grams
Battery Cell Type	Lithium Ion
Battery Average Life	2 Hours
Guide Number	21
Battery Type	Sony NP-FW50
Processor Description	bionz x
Aspect Ratio	Unknown
File Format	JPEG; RAW
Effective Still Resolution	24 MP
JPEG Quality Level	Basic, Fine, Normal
Supported Image Format	JPEG, RAW
Total Still Resolution	24.3 MP
Maximum Focal Length	50 Millimeters
Optical Zoom	3 x
Lens Type	zoom
Zoom	Auto Focus
Camera Lens	16-50mm lens
Minimum Focal Length	16 Millimeters
Digital Zoom	4
Lens Construction	12 elements in 9 groups
Connectivity Technology	HDMI, NFC, USB
Wireless Technology	BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB 3.0 Ports	1
Shooting Modes	Continuous Shooting
Digital Scene Transition	false
Digital-Still	Yes
Movie Mode	No
Image Capture Type	Stills
Auto Focus Technology	Contrast Detection
Focus Features	Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	179
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Autofocus	Yes

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