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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Old Model is Olympus E-330
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A390

 E-450 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus E-450

 A390 E-450 
RevealedJuly 2010March 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A390

 E-450 A390 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 size comparison

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

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography details
Sony A390 Portrait photography details
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography factors
Sony A390 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography information
Sony A390 Sports photography information
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
bad battery power (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Sony A390
53
lighter than competition (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Sony A390
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Sony A390 Vlogging details
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony A390
 Olympus E-450Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-03-31 2010-07-28
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
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 426g (0.94 lbs) 549g (1.21 lbs)
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 All around score 56 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 11.5
DXO Low light score 512 607
Other
Battery life 500 images 230 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $138 $500