Olympus E-400 vs Sony T900

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-400 and Sony T900, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was brought out 3 years earlier than the T900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-400 matches up against the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 provides outside dimensions 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 T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-400 compared to the T900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and T900 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and T900.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-400 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony T900 will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.