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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was introduced 22 months before the A200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-400 grades versus the A200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Sony A200

 E-400 A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus E-400

 A200 E-400 
ReleasedJuly 2008September 2006More modern by 22 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Sony A200

 E-400 A200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 and the A200.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and A200 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-400 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The more aged E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography info
Sony A200 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-400
Travel photography with Sony A200
49
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
Landscape photography with Sony A200
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-400
Vlogging with Sony A200
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Sony A200
 Olympus E-400Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-400 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-09-14 2008-07-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 45 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $100