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Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-1 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was introduced 9 years before the HX10V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-1 grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Sony HX10V

 E-1 HX10V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus E-1

 HX10V E-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2003Fresher by 100 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution922k134kClearer screen (+788k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Sony HX10V

 E-1 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 features outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-1 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 vs the HX10V.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and HX10V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and HX10V.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will show extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (5 megapixels)
38
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition (735 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competition (735g)
environment proof
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus E-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2003-11-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 134k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735g (1.62 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,700 $616