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Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 versus Sony A700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-620 was brought out 19 months after the A700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-620 matches up versus the A700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony A700

 E-620 A700 
IntroducedJuly 2009December 2007Newer by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus E-620

 A700 E-620 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony A700

 E-620 A700 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-620 vs the A700.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and A700 is 71 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and A700.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-620 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The newer E-620 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Sony A700
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Sony A700
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
Sony A700 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
no Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging features
Sony A700 Vlogging features
18
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony A700
 Olympus E-620Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-620 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-07-06 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 45 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 768g (1.69 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.9
DXO Low light rating 536 581
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $799 $1,000