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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Succeeded the Canon 1000D
  • Successor is Canon 1200D
Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 1100D (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1100D was released 2 years after the E-450 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 1100D grades versus the E-450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Olympus E-450

 1100D E-450 
AnnouncedApril 2011March 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Canon 1100D

 E-450 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Olympus E-450

 1100D E-450 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1100D provides external measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus E-450 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 1100D compared to the E-450.

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and E-450 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and E-450.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1100D because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 1100D will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 1100D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-450 Portrait photography advice
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography information
Olympus E-450 Street photography information
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (426 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (700 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1100D
Travel photography with Olympus E-450
53
better than average battery life (700 per charge)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (700 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1100D
Vlogging with Olympus E-450
22
comes with face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Olympus E-450
 Canon EOS 1100DOlympus E-450
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Olympus E-450
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-04-13 2009-03-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 426 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 56
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.5
DXO Low light rating 755 512
Other
Battery life 700 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $138