Sony Alpha SLT-A35 vs Olympus E-5

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelAlpha SLT-A35E-5
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A33 Olympus E-3
      Successor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A37
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeSLTDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel13.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel12.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      ProcessorBIONZTruePic V+
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13763200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, Fine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps
      Focus Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points1511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points311
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Lens MountSony AFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal transmissive LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.10x1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.58x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,150k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4-3.0 - +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range12.00 m18.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      DxO Low Light ISO763519
      DxO Color Depth23.321.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.710.5
      DxO Overall Score7456
      Video Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini type C
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Optional RM-1
      Environmental Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Dimensions124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35")143 x 117 x 75 mm (5.63 x 4.61 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.2 x 5.5 x 5.8"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Battery PackNP-FW50BLM-5
      Battery Life440 shots870 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSlot 1: Compact Flash (Type I/II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Olympus E-5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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