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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Previous Model is Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
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
  • Launched March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon T7i and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The T7i was manufactured 7 years later than the E-450 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T7i scores against the E-450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Olympus E-450

 T7i E-450 
LaunchedFebruary 2017March 2009More recent by 96 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Canon T7i

 E-450 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Olympus E-450

 T7i E-450 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i features physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the T7i vs the E-450.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and E-450 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and E-450.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T7i due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon T7i will give you more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern T7i provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography information
Olympus E-450 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Olympus E-450 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Olympus E-450
66
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
53
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Olympus E-450
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iOlympus E-450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Olympus E-450
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2009-03-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.5
DXO Low light score not tested 512
Other
Battery life 600 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail price $749 $138