Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
- Released January 2010
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-10 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-10 was brought out 14 months later than the A450 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-10 grades versus the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony A450
SZ-10 | A450 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus SZ-10
A450 | SZ-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony A450
SZ-10 | A450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Sony A450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 vs the A450.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and A450.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SZ-10 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger SZ-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-02-08 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 220 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $1,241 |