Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Replacement is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Refreshed by Sony A560
Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and A500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-400 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-400 matches up vs the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Sony A500
E-400 | A500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Olympus E-400
A500 | E-400 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | September 2006 | More modern by 35 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 215k | Crisper display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Sony A500
E-400 | A500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-400 versus the A500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and A500 is 77 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and A500.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-400 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A500 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-400 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2006-09-14 | 2009-08-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 215 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 lb) | 630 grams (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 520 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $599 | $638 |