Olympus E-410 vs Sony A100

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-410 was revealed 11 months later than the A100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-410 scores versus the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 enjoys outer measurements 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 A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-410 against the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and A100 is 77 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and A100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E-410 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher E-410 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.