Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 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
- Launched March 2009
- Replaced the Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A450
E-450 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus E-450
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A450
E-450 | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-03-31 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 45 | 143 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 512 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 1050 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $138 | $1,241 |