Olympus E-3 vs Sony A700

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-3 versus Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was announced 3 months after the A700 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-3 scores vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-3 vs the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and A700 is 56 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and A700.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A700 will result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.