Olympus 5010 vs Sony A230

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 5010 vs Sony A230, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 5010 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the 5010 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5010 was manufactured 8 months after the A230 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5010 grades versus the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 vs Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 5010 vs the A230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and A230.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5010 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus 5010 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 5010 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.