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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and A35 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A35 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-450 matches up vs the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Sony A35

 E-450 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Olympus E-450

 A35 E-450 
ReleasedSeptember 2011March 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Sony A35

 E-450 A35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 features external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 versus Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 vs the A35.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and A35 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and A35.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A35 will deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Sony A35
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (426g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography features
Sony A35 Sports photography features
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography advice
Sony A35 Travel photography advice
53
lighter than average in class (426 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition in class (415g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-450 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Sony A35
 Olympus E-450Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-450 Sony SLT-A35
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-03-31 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 45 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
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 rating 56 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 12.7
DXO Low light rating 512 763
Other
Battery life 500 shots 440 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $138 $598