Olympus E-1 vs Sony QX100

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-1 versus Sony QX100, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and QX100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was launched 10 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-1 scores against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 has outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-1 versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 vs the QX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and QX100 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and QX100.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.