Olympus E-3 vs Sony WX10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-3 vs Sony WX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and WX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was introduced 3 years prior to the WX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-3 scores versus the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 offers physical 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 WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 vs Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 against the WX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and WX10 is 56 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and WX10.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-3 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX10 will provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.