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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450

Portability
77
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(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
Olympus E-450
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-450

 E-400 E-450 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-400

 E-450 E-400 
IntroducedMarch 2009September 2006Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-450

 E-400 E-450 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography features
Olympus E-450 Street photography features
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography info
Olympus E-450 Travel photography info
49
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
53
lighter than competition (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-400
Vlogging with Olympus E-450
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-450
 Olympus E-400Olympus E-450
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