Olympus E-410 vs Sony A560

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-410 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was brought out 4 years before the A560 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-410 grades vs the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 has got physical 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 A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-410 compared to the A560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and A560 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and A560.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A560 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.