Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was brought out 9 months earlier than the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-450 scores vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 vs the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and A450 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and A450.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A450 will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.