Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II
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![Olympus E-510 front Olympus E-510 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-510/Olympus-E-510-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed November 2007
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-510
- Replaced the Olympus E-500
- Later Model is Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Replaced the Sony A99
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and A99 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.
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The E-510 was revealed 9 years prior to the A99 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-510 matches up against the A99 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Sony A99 II
E-510 | A99 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Olympus E-510
A99 II | E-510 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | November 2007 | More modern by 107 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Sony A99 II
E-510 | A99 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 has outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-510 against the A99 II.
![Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Sony-Alpha-A99-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and A99 II is 69 and 57 respectively.
![Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Sony-Alpha-A99-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and A99 II.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-510 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 II will result in greater detail because of its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Sony-Alpha-A99-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-510-vs-Sony-Alpha-A99-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A99 II Specifications
Olympus E-510 | Sony Alpha A99 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-510 | Sony Alpha A99 II |
Also called as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2007-11-23 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 399 |
Cross type focus points | - | 79 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 45 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 490 grams (1.08 lbs) | 849 grams (1.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | 92 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 442 | 2317 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 490 shots |
Battery type | - | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Price at launch | $550 | $3,198 |