Olympus E-400 vs Sony A68

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and A68 (24MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and A68 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was released 10 years before the A68 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-400 scores against the A68 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 versus Sony A68 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-400 against the A68.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and A68 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and A68.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-400 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A68 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.