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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and A450 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was revealed 9 years later than the A450 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M1X scores vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony A450

 E-M1X A450 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2010Fresher by 111 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus E-M1X

 A450 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony A450

 E-M1X A450 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X provides external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the A450.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and A450 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and A450.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Sony A450
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery power (870 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
60
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (870 per charge)
two card slots
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony A450
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-01-24 2010-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 107 143
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 870 images 1050 images
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,999 $1,241