Olympus 7010 vs Sony A200

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 7010 was announced 13 months after the A200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7010 scores against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 and the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and A200.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus 7010 will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 7010 should have an edge in sensor innovation.