Olympus E-510 vs Sony S950

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-510 and Sony S950, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and S950 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-510 was launched 15 months earlier than the S950 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-510 matches up vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 has got 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-510 and Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-510 vs the S950.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and S950 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-510 and S950.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The E-510 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.