Olympus E-3 vs Sony S2100

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-3 versus Sony S2100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and S2100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was revealed 22 months before the S2100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-3 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-3 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-3 compared to the S2100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and S2100 is 56 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and S2100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony S2100 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.