Olympus E-520 vs Sony TX100V

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-520 versus Sony TX100V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TX100V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was brought out 3 years before the TX100V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-520 matches up vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-520 offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-520 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-520 and the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and TX100V.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind in sensor technology.