Olympus E-410 vs Sony W230

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony W230, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and W230 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-410 was released 20 months before the W230 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-410 scores vs the W230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-410 compared to the W230.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and W230 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and W230.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W230 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.