Olympus E-3 vs Sony A560

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-3 versus Sony A560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-3 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A560 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-3 matches up versus the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-3 versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-3 against the A560.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and A560 is 56 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and A560.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A560 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.