Olympus E-420 vs Sony TX1

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus E-420 versus Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was brought out 13 months before the TX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-420 scores versus the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-420 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 compared to the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and TX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and TX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-420 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The older E-420 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.