- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
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| Predecessor: |
Sony A58
A58 vs A68 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-420 | A68 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ILCA-68 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $399.95 | $598.00 |
| Date Available: | 2008-05-30 | 2016-05-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.0 oz
(453 g)
includes batteries |
32.2 oz
(912 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.6 x
2.1 in. (130 x 91 x 53 mm) |
5.6 x
4.1 x
3.2 in. (143 x 104 x 81 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.74 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | 79 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | 24.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | 13.5 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 527 | 701 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
|
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4 | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Four Thirds | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode | Phase Detection: 79 points (15 points cross type); Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock-On AF (Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | 0.39"-type, 1,440K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x eq.), 23mm eye point (CIPA), -4 to +3 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 1,440,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.46x | 0.57x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.88x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps) | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Custom, One-Touch | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color temperature (2500 to 9900K), Color Filter (G7 to M7, A7 to B7), Custom (1 / 2 / 3), Custom Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%) | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama, Tele-zoom Continuous AE, 3 Custom Settings |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Fill-in, Slow synchronization (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual, Off. | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Rear sync., Wireless, High Speed sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | GN=12m (ISO 100), range is lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Multi-interface Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4 | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | RM-UC1 cable, RM-1 IR | Optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated multi-connector; Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available | Type-D Micro HDMI Connector, Multi Micro USB Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.50 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.50 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 14 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 13 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.14 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.110 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.16 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Full AF lag: Imager AF: 2.588s AF Sensor: 0.635s Hybrid AF: 0.711s Live View Prefocused lag: 0.569s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.4 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 580 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | 540 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 130 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Live View with Onsreen Autofocus, Face Detection, HyperCrystal II LCD, Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, Dust Reduction, Wireless Flash Capability. | |
