Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2009
- Succeeded the Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A230
Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A290 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A290 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe E-450 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the A290 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-450 matches up against the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A290
E-450 | A290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Olympus E-450
A290 | E-450 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A290
E-450 | A290 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-450 vs the A290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and A290 is 77 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and A290.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A290 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A290 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-03-31 | 2010-06-09 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 45 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 56 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | 512 | 615 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 290 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $138 | $600 |