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Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(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
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
  • Replacement is Olympus E-520
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and HX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-510 was launched 10 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-510 scores vs the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Sony HX350

 E-510 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus E-510

 HX350 E-510 
ReleasedDecember 2016November 2007Newer by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Sony HX350

 E-510 HX350 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-510 offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-510 against the HX350.

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and HX350.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX350 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-510 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography features
Sony HX350 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (490 grams)
screen is fixed
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-510 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX350 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than average (490g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
54
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (652g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography information
Sony HX350 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-510
Vlogging with Sony HX350
9
no video
27
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others (652g)
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Olympus E-510 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Sony HX350
 Olympus E-510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Also called EVOLT E-510 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-11-23 2016-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 lb) 652 grams (1.44 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $550 -