Olympus E-3 vs Sony T900

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-3 versus Sony T900, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was announced 12 months prior to the T900 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-3 matches up vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-3 versus Sony T900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-3 against the T900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and T900 is 56 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and T900.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony T900 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind in sensor technology.