Olympus 5010 vs Sony A350

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 5010 vs Sony A350, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 5010 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 5010 was brought out 20 months later than the A350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 scores against the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 5010 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 versus the A350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5010 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and A350.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The 5010 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more recent 5010 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.