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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony A450, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was unveiled 7 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Sony A450

 E-M10 III A450 
AnnouncedAugust 2017January 2010Newer by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 A450 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A450

 E-M10 III A450 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 III versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 III and the A450.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and A450 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 III and A450.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Portrait photography with Sony A450
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (410 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Sony A450
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
67
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (410g)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
Sony A450 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (410g)
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Sony A450
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-08-31 2010-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 107 143
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 330 photos 1050 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $650 $1,241