Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420
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Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Other Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Old Model is Canon 400D
- Renewed by Canon 500D
(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
- Introduced June 2008
- Succeeded the Olympus E-410
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is relatively close but the 450D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 450D was brought out about the same time to the E-420 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 450D scores versus the E-420 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D & Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Olympus E-420
| 450D | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Canon 450D
| E-420 | 450D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 450D and Olympus E-420
| 450D | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2008 |  | June 2008 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 450D against the E-420.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and E-420 is 70 and 77 respectively.
Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and E-420.
As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 450D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 450D will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Canon 450D vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
| Canon EOS 450D | Olympus E-420 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS 450D | Olympus E-420 |
| Alternate name | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-05-23 | 2008-06-23 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 45 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 61 | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 692 | 527 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 photos |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $550 | $999 |
