Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Superseded the Olympus E-P1
- Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced April 2010
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P2 and Sony A850, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-P2 was launched very close to the A850 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P2 grades against the A850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Sony A850
E-P2 | A850 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus E-P2
A850 | E-P2 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Sony A850
E-P2 | A850 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | April 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 features outer dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-P2 and Sony A850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 against the A850.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and A850 is 86 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and A850.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-P2 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A850 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-04-22 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lb) | 895 gr (1.97 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 880 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch pricing | $799 | $0 |