Olympus E-400 vs Sony WX1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-400 versus Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was unveiled 3 years before the WX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-400 scores versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-400 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-400 compared to the WX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and WX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and WX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-400 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.