Olympus E-600 vs Sony A230
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-600 versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-600 was released 4 months after the A230 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-600 grades against the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony A230
| E-600 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus E-600
| A230 | E-600 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony A230
| E-600 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus E-600 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-600 compared to the A230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and A230 is 71 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and A230.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-600 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus E-600 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus E-600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus E-600 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-08-30 | 2009-05-18 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 45 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lb) | 490 gr (1.08 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 55 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 541 | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 230 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $569 |