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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Older Model is Canon T7i
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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Photography Glossary

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon T8i and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The T8i was introduced 11 years later than the E-450 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T8i matches up against the E-450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Olympus E-450

 T8i E-450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020March 2009Fresher by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Canon T8i

 E-450 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Olympus E-450

 T8i E-450 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T8i enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T8i compared to the E-450.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and E-450 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and E-450.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T8i using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon T8i will result in more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern T8i will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T8i
Street photography with Olympus E-450
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography factors
Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (800 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography features
Olympus E-450 Travel photography features
80
great battery power (800 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
53
lighter than average in class (426 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (800 shots)
lack of image stabilization
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging information
Olympus E-450 Vlogging information
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Olympus E-450
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iOlympus E-450
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Olympus E-450
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2009-03-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias 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
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
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 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 512
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format 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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $750 $138