Olympus E-3 vs Sony A99

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-3 versus Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-3 was launched 5 years earlier than the A99 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-3 scores vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 offers outer measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 versus Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-3 vs the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and A99 is 56 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and A99.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will show more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.