Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M5 II vs Sony A450, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 II was released 5 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M5 II scores against the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II against the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and A450 is 80 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and A450.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M5 II will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.