Olympus E-420 vs Sony A290
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed June 2008
- Old Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Old Model is Sony A230
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-420 versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and A290 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-420 was introduced 23 months earlier than the A290 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-420 grades vs the A290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-420 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Sony A290
| E-420 | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus E-420
| A290 | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | June 2008 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Sony A290
| E-420 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-420 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-420 versus Sony A290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-420 vs the A290.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and A290 is 77 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and A290.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-420 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A290 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-420 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Olympus E-420 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus E-420 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2008-06-23 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 45 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 56 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 527 | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $999 | $600 |