Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A390

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony A390, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was released 3 years after the A390 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 scores vs the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony A390 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 and the A390.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and A390 is 82 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and A390.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.