Olympus E-500 vs Sony HX10V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-500 and Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and HX10V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-500 was released 7 years earlier than the HX10V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-500 grades vs the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-500 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-500 and the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and HX10V is 70 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-500 and HX10V.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX10V will show greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.