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Comparison of Olympus E-520 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 ×
Olympus E-520 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A100Olympus E-520
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSLR-A100E-520
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133136
Width (mm)7168
Height (mm)9591
Weight (g)545550
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.124.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6155
Dxo color depth score (bit)2221.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.210.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)476548
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2896 x 1936(5.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.43.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony Alpha (Minolta A)Four Thirds
LensSony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAL-1870Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 105.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 70.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.883
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3825
Filter thread (mm)5558
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.83x, 20mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopt.
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1214
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-1600Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 2%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, landscape, macro, sports, evening, night, night portraitPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • automatic
  • fill
  • high-speed sync
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • wireless
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range description12 meters at ISO 100Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe, Wireless
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format-
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-s1am or rm-l1am remotes
  • rm-uc1 cable or rm-1 ir
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.650.51
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)514
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.43.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1912
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.310.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.30.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.08
Shutter lag (notes)-Live View Full Autofocus:Imager AF = 2.548sAF Sensor = 0.718sHybrid AF = 1.256sLive View Prefocused:Imager AF = 0
Startup time (s)1.11.4
Play -> record time (s)0.20.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)53.4
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)750650
Battery form factorProprietary NP-FM66HProprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FM66H Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus master software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • ms windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Enhanced 3-mode In-Body Image Stabilization, Live View, New and Improved HyperCrystal II LCD, Face Detection Technology



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