Olympus E-400 vs Sony TX30

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-400 versus Sony TX30, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-400 was revealed 7 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-400 matches up versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-400 against the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and TX30 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and TX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-400 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX30 will render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.