Olympus 1 vs Sony A450

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 1 vs Sony A450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was brought out 3 years after the A450 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 versus the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and A450 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and A450.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A450 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.