Olympus E-450 vs Sony H50
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony H50 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
- Released March 2009
- Replaced the Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-450 and Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-450 was launched 3 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-450 matches up vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony H50
| E-450 | H50 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-450
| H50 | E-450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony H50
| E-450 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus E-450 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-450 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the H50.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and H50 is 77 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and H50.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-450 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Olympus E-450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus E-450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2009-03-31 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 547 gr (1.21 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 512 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $138 | $80 |