Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290
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Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released August 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Replaced the Sony A230
Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and A290 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-520 was announced 21 months prior to the A290 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-520 grades versus the A290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Sony A290
E-520 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus E-520
A290 | E-520 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | August 2008 | Newer by 21 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Sony A290
E-520 | A290 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 features physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-520 against the A290.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and A290 is 68 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and A290.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A290 will result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-520 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus E-520 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-520 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2008-08-20 | 2010-06-09 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
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 | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) | 549 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 548 | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $400 | $600 |