Olympus E-400 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-400 versus Sony QX30, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and QX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was announced 9 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-400 scores versus the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 versus Sony QX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 versus the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and QX30 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and QX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-400 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX30 will offer more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.