Olympus E-420 vs Sony S950

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-420 and Sony S950, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was announced 7 months prior to the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-420 scores against the S950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-420 and Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-420 compared to the S950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and S950 is 77 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and S950.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-420 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.