Olympus E-410 vs Sony A700

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A700, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very comparable but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was introduced 6 months prior to the A700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-410 scores versus the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 versus the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and A700 is 77 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and A700.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-410 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A700 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.