Olympus E-400 vs Sony S950

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-400 versus Sony S950, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was launched 3 years earlier than the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-400 grades versus the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 comes with external 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-400 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-400 versus the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and S950 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and S950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-400 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.