Olympus E-30 vs Sony A450

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-30 vs Sony A450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was launched 9 months prior to the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-30 scores vs the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 features outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 compared to the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and A450 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and A450.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A450 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.