Olympus E-1 vs Sony A230

The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-1 vs Sony A230, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and A230 (10MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was announced 6 years earlier than the A230 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-1 scores vs the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 comes with outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-1 compared to the A230.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and A230 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and A230.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A230 will offer more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.