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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus VR-330
Olympus E-450
Camera summary
The Olympus E-450, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on March 31, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.5 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus VR-330, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus VR-330
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 3 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus VR-330
Camera summary
The Olympus VR-330, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Feb. 8, 2011.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.0 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus TG-320, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus TG-320
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus E-450, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus E-450
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: Motion JPEG.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | No |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Connectivity |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| HDMI | No |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 21.5 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 512.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 56.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| AF area | No |
Yes |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | March 31, 2009 | Feb. 8, 2011 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $119.99 | $0.00 |
| model | Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Predecessor model | Olympus VR-330 | Olympus TG-320 |
| Successor model | Olympus E-450 | |
Lense |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | - |
| Lens mount | Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | Yes |
No |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 47 | - |
Other features |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
No |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
No |
| External flash | Yes |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.70 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
No |
| Max continuous shooting | 8.0 fps | 0.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 | 4 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
No |
| WB bracketing | No |
Yes |
Physical |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Battery life | 500 shots | 0 shots |
| Battery model | - | LI-42B |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm | 101 x 58 x 29mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 426 grs | 158 grs |
Screen |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 | 460 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | Yes |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 | 14 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | - | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | Motion JPEG |
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus E-450 | Olympus VR-330 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |