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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M10 versus Sony A35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was revealed 2 years after the A35 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-M10 scores versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Sony A35

 E-M10 A35 
AnnouncedMarch 2014September 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-M10

 A35 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Sony A35

 E-M10 A35 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 and the A35.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and A35 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and A35.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent E-M10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography details
Sony A35 Travel photography details
67
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors in class (396 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (440 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Sony A35
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (396g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M10 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Sony A35
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Sony SLT-A35
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-03-18 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.7
DXO Low light score 884 763
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 440 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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