Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX400V

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and HX400V is 77 and 62 respectively.

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.