Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Announced February 2008
- Previous Model is Olympus E-1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced March 2009
- Replaced the Olympus E-330
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-3 was revealed 13 months before the E-450 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-3 scores versus the E-450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-450. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-450
E-3 | E-450 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-3
E-450 | E-3 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | February 2008 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-450
E-3 | E-450 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-3 and the E-450.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and E-450 is 56 and 77 respectively.
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and E-450.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-3 | Olympus E-450 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-02-20 | 2009-03-31 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 45 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 890g (1.96 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | 571 | 512 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $670 | $138 |