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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony A35

 E-600 A35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-600

 A35 E-600 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography info
Sony A35 Street photography info
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
59
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Sony A35
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Sony A35 Vlogging factors
18
can't record video
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony A35
 Olympus E-600Sony 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