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Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(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 referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Replaced the Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and QX10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-410 was unveiled 7 years before the QX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-410 scores against the QX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Sony QX10

 E-410 QX10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution215k0kSharper display (+215k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus E-410

 QX10 E-410 
RevealedSeptember 2013June 2007More modern by 75 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Sony QX10

 E-410 QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 features physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 vs the QX10.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and QX10 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and QX10.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-410 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography features
Sony QX10 Sports photography features
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Sony QX10
49
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-410 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Sony QX10
 Olympus E-410Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-410 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Also Known as EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2007-06-14 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
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 AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch -
Screen resolution 215k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye None
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1440x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch - $250