Olympus E-510 vs Sony A350

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-510 versus Sony A350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-510 was introduced 6 months prior to the A350 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-510 scores against the A350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 provides exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-510 versus Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-510 and the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and A350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and A350.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A350 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.