Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290 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
- Announced June 2007
- Additionally Known as EVOLT E-410
- Replaced the Olympus E-400
- Newer Model is Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Superseded the Sony A230
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A290 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-410 was brought out 4 years before the A290 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-410 scores against the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony A290
E-410 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus E-410
A290 | E-410 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | June 2007 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 215k | Sharper display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony A290
E-410 | A290 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 has got external dimensions 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 A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A290 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-410 vs the A290.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and A290 is 77 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and A290.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-410 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A290 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus E-410 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-410 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Also Known as | EVOLT E-410 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2007-06-14 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 215k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 51 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 494 | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $600 |