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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Sony A450

 8000 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus 8000

 A450 8000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Sony A450

 8000 A450 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and A450 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8000
Street photography with Sony A450
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
Sony A450 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
9
no video
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Olympus 8000 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Sony A450
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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