Olympus E-520 vs Sony A900

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A900, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and A900 (25MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-520 was unveiled 2 months before the A900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-520 grades versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-520 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-520 versus the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and A900 is 68 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and A900.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide more detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.