Olympus E-300 vs Sony A200

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-300 versus Sony A200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-300 was announced 4 years before the A200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-300 grades vs the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 enjoys external dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-300 and the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and A200 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and A200.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A200 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.