Olympus 7010 vs Sony A100

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was brought out 3 years after the A100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7010 matches up against the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 vs the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and A100 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and A100.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus 7010 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 7010 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.