Olympus E-520 vs Sony A350

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-520 was brought out 3 months later than the A350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-520 matches up vs the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-520 comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-520 against the A350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and A350 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and A350.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A350 will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.