Olympus E-510 vs Sony A900
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A900 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
- Introduced November 2007
- Also referred to as EVOLT E-510
- Old Model is Olympus E-500
- Refreshed by Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released October 2008
- Updated by Sony A99
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-510 and Sony A900, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-510 was released 11 months earlier than the A900 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-510 scores vs the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Sony A900
| E-510 | A900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Olympus E-510
| A900 | E-510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2008 |  | November 2007 | Newer by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Sony A900
| E-510 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-510 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-510 provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-510 and Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-510 vs the A900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and A900 is 69 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-510 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and A900.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony A900 Specifications
| Olympus E-510 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus E-510 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
| Also Known as | EVOLT E-510 | - |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2007-11-23 | 2008-10-22 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 45 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) | 895 gr (1.97 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 52 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 442 | 1431 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 880 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $550 | $2,736 |