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Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-450 and Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-450 scores against the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony TF1

 E-450 TF1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus E-450

 TF1 E-450 
LaunchedJune 2013March 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony TF1

 E-450 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 against the TF1.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and TF1 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and TF1.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TF1 will give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Sony TF1 Street photography details
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (426g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery pack (500 shots)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Sony TF1
52
lighter than others (426 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony TF1
 Olympus E-450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2009-03-31 2013-06-21
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 area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $138 $266