Olympus E-410 vs Sony A300

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-410 and Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very close but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was announced 7 months prior to the A300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-410 grades vs the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 and Sony A300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 versus the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and A300 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and A300.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-410 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older E-410 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.