Olympus E-400 vs Sony A300

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-400 was launched 16 months before the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-400 grades versus the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-400 compared to the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and A300 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and A300.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-400 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more aged E-400 will be behind in sensor innovation.