Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450
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Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450 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
- Alternative Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Old Model is Canon 400D
- Updated 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
- Announced March 2009
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 450D and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 450D (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe 450D was announced 10 months prior to the E-450 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 450D grades versus the E-450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D & Olympus E-450. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 450D Gallery & Olympus E-450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Olympus E-450
450D | E-450 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Canon 450D
E-450 | 450D | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | May 2008 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Olympus E-450
450D | E-450 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check out the Canon 450D and Olympus E-450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 450D against the E-450.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and E-450 is 70 and 77 respectively.
Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and E-450.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 450D with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 450D will offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 450D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon 450D vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Olympus E-450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS 450D | Olympus E-450 |
Also called | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-05-23 | 2009-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 pounds) | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) |
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 All around score | 61 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | 692 | 512 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $550 | $138 |