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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-3
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SH-2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was unveiled 7 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-450 matches up vs the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus SH-2

 E-450 SH-2 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus E-450

 SH-2 E-450 
IntroducedMarch 2015March 2009Newer by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SH-2

 E-450 SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-450 versus the SH-2.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and SH-2 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and SH-2.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SH-2 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
44
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (426 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than others in class (426g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus SH-2
 Olympus E-450Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-450 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-31 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $138 $399