Olympus E-410 vs Sony WX30

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-410 and Sony WX30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and WX30 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was released 5 years prior to the WX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-410 grades versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-410 and the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and WX30 is 77 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX30 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind in sensor innovation.