Olympus E-600 vs Sony W380

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-600 versus Sony W380, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and W380 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was unveiled 4 months prior to the W380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 matches up versus the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 features exterior 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-600 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-600 vs the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and W380 is 71 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and W380.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony W380 will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.