Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 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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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-600 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-600 was manufactured 3 years before the A35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-600 grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony A35
| E-600 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-600
| A35 | E-600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony A35
| E-600 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has got outer 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) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-600 versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 compared to the A35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and A35 is 71 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and A35.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-600 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A35 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Olympus E-600 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus E-600 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-08-30 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 45 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 515 gr (1.14 pounds) | 415 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 55 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 541 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 440 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $598 |