Olympus E-450 vs Sony T900

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-450 and Sony T900, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and T900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was introduced 2 months after the T900 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-450 matches up against the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 and Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-450 compared to the T900.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and T900 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and T900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony T900 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.