Olympus E-450 vs Sony A7R IV

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A7R IV (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The E-450 was brought out 11 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-450 grades versus the A7R IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-450 vs the A7R IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and A7R IV is 77 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-450 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail having its extra 51 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.