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Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and W320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was introduced 9 months prior to the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-450 scores against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony W320

 E-450 W320 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus E-450

 W320 E-450 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2009Newer by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony W320

 E-450 W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-450 against the W320.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and W320 is 77 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and W320.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W320 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
57
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Sony W320
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
53
lighter than competitors (426g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony W320
 Olympus E-450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $138 $269