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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-330
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-450 and Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was introduced 17 months before the A33 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-450 scores against the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A33

 E-450 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus E-450

 A33 E-450 
IntroducedAugust 2010March 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A33

 E-450 A33 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 and Sony A33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-450 versus the A33.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and A33 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and A33.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A33 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
72
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography advice
Sony A33 Street photography advice
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (426g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Sony A33 Travel photography details
53
lighter than average (426g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (340 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Sony A33
9
no video shooting
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony A33
 Olympus E-450Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-450 Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-03-31 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 45 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 12.6
DXO Low light score 512 591
Other
Battery life 500 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $138 $230