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Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
42
Overall
46
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(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
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Replaced the Canon 400D
  • Newer Model is Canon 500D
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 450D (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The 450D was revealed 15 months prior to the E-600 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 450D matches up vs the E-600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Olympus E-600

 450D E-600 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Canon 450D

 E-600 450D 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2008Newer by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 450D and Olympus E-600

 450D E-600 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 450D has got external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 450D vs the E-600.

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 450D and E-600 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and E-600.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The 450D offers the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged 450D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 450D
Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D Street photography details
Olympus E-600 Street photography details
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Travel photography highlights
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging advice
Olympus E-600 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
18
can't record video
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Canon 450D vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Olympus E-600
 Canon EOS 450DOlympus E-600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 450D Olympus E-600
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-05-23 2009-08-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4272 x 2848 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 7
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 524g (1.16 lbs) 515g (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 10.3
DXO Low light score 692 541
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $0