Olympus E-1 vs Sony A65

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-1 and Sony A65, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and A65 (24MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was announced 9 years earlier than the A65 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-1 grades against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 provides physical dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 vs the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and A65 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and A65.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A65 will provide greater detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.