Olympus E-510 vs Sony ZV-1F

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      Specifications

      General Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      BrandOlympusSony
      ModelE-510ZV-1F
      Predecessor ModelOlympus E-500
      Successor ModelOlympus E-520
      MSRP$499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 25,600
      Photo Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27365472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:33:2
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEGJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K), White balance compensation (±7 steps in each R-B/G-M axis), Custom white balance, One-touch white balance, White balance bracketing (3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis)Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each R-G/G-M axis.
      Focus Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Contrast Detect (sensor)
      Lens ServoSingle AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF, AF Lock, Focus tracking
      Number of Focus Points3425
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Lens MountFour Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2.72x
      Focal Length7.6 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range20 mm
      Optical Zoom1.0x
      Maximum Aperturef/2
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint14 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Shutter TypeComputerized focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps16.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 16 fps
      Flash Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable.
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Exposure Metering ModesDigital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program AE (Program shift can be performed), Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Manual, Scene program AE, Scene select AE, AE lockAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing frames in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1EV steps selectable
      DXO Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      DxO Low Light ISO442
      DxO Color Depth21.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.0
      DxO Overall Score52
      Video Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Internal Recording ModesNoXAVC
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 MB/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 MB/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP StreamingMJPEG
      1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p
      Terminals Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      Remote Control InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Environmental Sealing
      Storage Temperature-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Physical Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Dimensions136 x 92 x 68 mm (5.35 x 3.62 x 2.68")106 x 60 x 46 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 4.6 x 3.3"
      Package Weight0.905 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture CardSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
      Other Olympus E-510 Sony ZV-1F
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Intelligent Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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