Olympus E-30 vs Sony A65

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-30 and Sony A65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was launched 3 years earlier than the A65 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-30 matches up vs the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 and the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and A65 is 60 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and A65.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.