Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 8000 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively close but the 8000 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 8000 was launched 6 months before the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 8000 matches up versus the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony A450
8000 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus 8000
A450 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony A450
8000 | A450 | |||
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Introduced | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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).
Take a look at the Olympus 8000 and Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 8000 and the A450.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.
Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and A450.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 8000 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A450 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Also called as | mju Tough 8000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 560 grams (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $380 | $1,241 |