Olympus E-M1 II vs Sony A230

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1 II versus Sony A230, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and A230 (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 II was launched 7 years later than the A230 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 II grades vs the A230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 II vs the A230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and A230 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and A230.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 II due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M1 II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.