Olympus E-520 vs Sony QX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-520 versus Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The E-520 was launched 7 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-520 matches up versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-520 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-520 versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-520 compared to the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-520 and QX1 is 68 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and QX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony QX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.