Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched June 2007
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-410
- Previous Model is Olympus E-400
- Refreshed by Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Renewed by Sony a3500
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-410 and Sony A3000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe E-410 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-410 grades vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony A3000
E-410 | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Olympus E-410
A3000 | E-410 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | June 2007 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Crisper screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony A3000
E-410 | A3000 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 comes with outer 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 A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-410 and Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 against the A3000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and A3000 is 77 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and A3000.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-410 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A3000 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Olympus E-410 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-410 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Alternative name | EVOLT E-410 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2007-06-14 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Total lenses | 45 | 121 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 215k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 pounds) | 411g (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 494 | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | - | $398 |