Olympus E-450 vs Sony A300

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was introduced 15 months after the A300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-450 grades against the A300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-450 versus the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and A300 is 77 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and A300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-450 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more modern E-450 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.