Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A450

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 12 months before the A450 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 and the A450.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and A450.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A450 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.