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Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard — Micro Four Thirds · 2020
Olympus

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard

Micro Four Thirds · 2020

78
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Sony A6400 — APS-C · 2019
Sony

Sony A6400

APS-C · 2019

78
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard lands at 78 and Sony A6400 at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale

Pick Sony A6400 if…

  • ✓Mature system, great used market
  • ✓Proven lens lineup
  • ✓Often on sale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ergonomics

Tie

Compared on the ergonomics sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Photo

Tie

Compared on the photo sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony A6400

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony A6400 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,799).

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard 78
vs
78 Sony A6400

Score breakdown

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86
Sony A6400
78
photo 78
video 70
autofocus 74
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard versus Sony A6400 — full spec comparison
Spec Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard Sony A6400
Format
Micro Four Thirds
APS-C
Release year
2020
2019

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

Sony A6400

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • −Older AF system
  • −Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • −Firmware updates trailed off

FAQ: Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard vs Sony A6400

Which is better, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Sony A6400? +

Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard worth the price? +

At $1,799, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.

Is Sony A6400 worth the price? +

At $899, Sony A6400 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ergonomics.

Does Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Sony A6400 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Olympus OM-D E-M1 III · standard or Sony A6400? +

Sony A6400 — more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.