Olympus E-1 vs Sony A58

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-1 versus Sony A58, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and A58 (20MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and A58 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-1 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the A58 and that is a fairly large difference 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 A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-1 grades vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 enjoys outside 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 A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-1 vs the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and A58 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and A58.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A58 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind in sensor tech.