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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Updated by Sony A550
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was unveiled 2 years after the A100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-450 matches up versus the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A100

 E-450 A100 
AnnouncedMarch 2009July 2006More modern by 33 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus E-450

 A100 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A100

 E-450 A100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 in our completely new 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 select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 vs the A100.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and A100 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and A100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-450 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern E-450 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography details
Sony A100 Portrait photography details
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Sony A100
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (426 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
Sony A100 Sports photography details
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
Sony A100 Travel photography information
53
lighter than average in class (426g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Sony A100
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony A100
 Olympus E-450Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-03-31 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 45 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
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 gr (0.94 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 61
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 11.2
DXO Low light rating 512 476
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Price at release $138 $1,000