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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 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
  • Released March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 and Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A6500 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was announced 8 years before the A6500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-450 matches up against the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A6500

 E-450 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Olympus E-450

 A6500 E-450 
AnnouncedOctober 2016March 2009Fresher by 91 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A6500

 E-450 A6500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 offers external 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) and the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 and Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-450 compared to the A6500.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and A6500 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and A6500.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-450 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6500 will deliver greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography highlights
Sony A6500 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (426g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
77
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Sony A6500 Travel photography details
53
lighter than average (426 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Sony A6500 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
39
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony A6500
 Olympus E-450Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-450 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-31 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 425
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 45 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.94 lbs) 453 grams (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 85
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 13.7
DXO Low light rating 512 1405
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $138 $1,298