Olympus E-1 vs Sony HX10V

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.