Olympus E-600 vs Sony A380

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-600 and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and A380 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was released about the same time to the A380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 grades versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 and Sony A380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-600 versus the A380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and A380 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and A380.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A380 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.