Olympus E-410 vs Sony A230

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the A230 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was introduced 23 months prior to the A230 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-410 scores versus the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 provides physical 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) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-410 and the A230.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and A230 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and A230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-410 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older E-410 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.