• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Olympus E-450 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.74 vs 3.77 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    380g vs 497g
    Lighter weight

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Olympus E-450

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (DCI) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    4 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1620k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.66x vs 0.46x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    26.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Compared to Olympus E-420

Olympus E-450
Olympus E-420
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-420
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash

Compared to Olympus E-620

Olympus E-450
Olympus E-620
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-620
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compared to Olympus E-600

Olympus E-450
Olympus E-600
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Olympus E-600
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compared to Leica CL

Olympus E-450
Leica CL
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica CL
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More viewfinder magnification

Compared to Sony A6400

Olympus E-450
Sony A6400
  • $700
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A6400
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Top deck display
  • Higher max flash sync
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
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