Olympus E-520 vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-520 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the E-520 (Four Thirds) and A65 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-520 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A65 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-520 scores versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-520 offers outside measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-520 vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-520 vs the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and A65 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-520 and A65.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-520 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will render extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.