Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A35
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL7
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL9
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony A35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL8 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL8 was unveiled 5 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL8 grades against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Sony A35
| E-PL8 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2016 |  | September 2011 | More recent by 61 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-PL8
| A35 | E-PL8 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL8 and Sony A35
| E-PL8 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL8 has got exterior dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL8 versus the A35.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL8 and A35 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL8 and A35.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL8 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The more modern E-PL8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL8 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL8 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 357 grams (0.79 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 440 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $500 | $598 |