Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Newer Model is Olympus E-410
(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
- Introduced March 2009
- Replaced the Olympus E-330
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Photography GlossaryThe E-400 was unveiled 3 years before the E-450 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-400 grades against the E-450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-450. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-450
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-400
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Introduced | March 2009 | September 2006 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 215k | Clearer display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-450
E-400 | E-450 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 versus the E-450.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and E-450 is 77 and 77 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and E-450.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus E-450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Olympus E-450 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-09-14 | 2009-03-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 45 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 215 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lbs) | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 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 | - | 500 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $138 |