Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A390 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A390 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the A390 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-450 matches up against the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 offers external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 compared to the A390.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and A390 is 77 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and A390.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A390 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.