Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed November 2003
- Renewed by Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched July 2010
- Replaced the Sony A380
Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-1 and Sony A390, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and A390 (14MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and A390 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-1 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A390 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-1 grades versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Sony A390
E-1 | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus E-1
A390 | E-1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | November 2003 | More modern by 81 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 134k | Clearer display (+96k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Sony A390
E-1 | A390 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 provides physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-1 and Sony A390 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-1 compared to the A390.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and A390 is 59 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and A390.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A390 will offer you extra detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2003-11-29 | 2010-07-28 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 1.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 134 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 735 grams (1.62 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $500 |