Olympus E-450 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Sony DSLR-A380 advantages over Olympus E-450

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Tiltable Screen
  Tiltable vs Fixed
  Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  DSLR-A380 test data on DxO Mark E-450 test data on DxO Mark
  614 vs 512 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More dynamic range

  More dynamic range

  Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

  Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

  Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  DSLR-A380 test data on DxO Mark E-450 test data on DxO Mark
  11.8 vs 10.5 evs
  Retain detail in highlight and shadows
• HDMI out
  HDMI out vs None
  Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
• More pixels
  14.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• More AF points
  9 vs 3
  More AF points improve autofocus
• Higher extended ISO
  3200 vs 1600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility