Olympus E-400 vs Sony A35

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was revealed 6 years prior to the A35 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-400 scores versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-400 vs the A35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and A35 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-400 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A35 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.