Olympus E-510 vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-510 and Sony TX100V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-510 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the E-510 (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was introduced 4 years prior to the TX100V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-510 matches up versus the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-510 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 enjoys exterior dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-510 and Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-510 and the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and TX100V is 69 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-510 and TX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-510 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.