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Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
77 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was announced 5 years before the HX400V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-450 grades versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 E-450 HX400V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus E-450

		

		

			
 HX400V E-450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2009Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 E-450 HX400V 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-450 vs the HX400V.
Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and HX400V is 77 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and HX400V.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX400V will offer more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-450 Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
57
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (10 megapixels)
51
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus E-450 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
64
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than average (426 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
50
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
39
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with phase detect AF
 low fps (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 terrible battery (500 per charge)
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
53
 lighter than average (426 grams)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery (500 per charge)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
53
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (660g)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
47
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 terrible battery (500 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
49
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
9
 lack of video recording
29
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus E-450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-31 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $138 $448