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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was launched 10 months before the SP-800 UZ and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-450 scores vs the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-450 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-450

 SP-800 UZ E-450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-450 SP-800 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-800 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 against the SP-800 UZ.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and SP-800 UZ is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (426 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
47
excellent zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography details
53
lighter than competition (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
24
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus E-450Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-31 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 143
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 12 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $138 $270