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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-450

The Nikon D850 and the Olympus E-450 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in July 2017 and March 2009. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on a full frame (D850) and a Four Thirds (E-450) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 45.4 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 10 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D850
versus
Olympus E-450
Nikon D850   Olympus E-450
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Nikon F mount lenses Four Thirds lenses
45.4 MP – Full Frame sensor 10 MP – Four Thirds sensor
4K/30p Video no Video
ISO 64-25,600 (32 - 102,400) ISO 100-1,600
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
3.2" LCD – 2359k dots 2.7" LCD – 215k dots
Tilting touchscreen Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
9 shutter flaps per second 3.5 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
1840 shots per battery charge500 shots per battery charge
146 x 124 x 79 mm, 1005 g 130 x 91 x 53 mm, 440 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D850 and the Olympus E-450? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon D850 and the Olympus E-450 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-450
Compare D850 versus E-450 top
Comparison D850 or E-450 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-450 is considerably smaller (35 percent) than the Nikon D850. Moreover, the E-450 is substantially lighter (56 percent) than the D850. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D850 is splash and dust resistant, while the E-450 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Nikon Lens Catalog (D850) and the Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-450).

Concerning battery life, the D850 gets 1840 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL15a battery, while the E-450 can take 500 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLS-1 power pack.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D850 146 mm 124 mm 79 mm 1005 g 1840 i Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Olympus E-450 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 i Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 5DS R 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Nikon D5 160 mm 159 mm 92 mm 1415 g 3780 i Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D500 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 860 g 1240 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D610 141 mm 113 mm 82 mm 850 g 900 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon Df 144 mm 110 mm 67 mm 760 g 1400 i Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Olympus E-410 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 435 g 500 i Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-420 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-520 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 535 g 750 i May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-600 130 mm 94 mm 60 mm 535 g 500 i Aug 2009 US$ 449ebay.com
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Olympus E-620 130 mm 94 mm 60 mm 521 g 500 i Feb 2009 US$ 699ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The E-450 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 85 percent) than the D850, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D850 features a full frame sensor and the Olympus E-450 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-450 is 74 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 2.0. The sensor in the D850 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the E-450 offers a 4:3 aspect.

Nikon D850 and Olympus E-450 sensor measures

With 45.4MP, the D850 offers a higher resolution than the E-450 (10MP), but the D850 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.35μm versus 4.74μm for the E-450). However, the D850 is a much more recent model (by 8 years and 3 months) than the E-450, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the D850 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D850 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D850 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.3 x 27.5 inches or 104.9 x 69.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33 x 22 inches or 83.9 x 55.9 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.5 x 18.3 inches or 69.9 x 46.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-450 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D850 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 64 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 32-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus E-450 are ISO 100 to ISO 1600 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the D850 is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the E-450 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D850 versus E-450 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under review, the D850 provides substantially higher image quality than the E-450, with an overall score that is 44 points higher. This advantage is based on 4.9 bits higher color depth, 4.3 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.4 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Sports
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Overall
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Nikon D850 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.414.82660100
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Olympus E-450 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.551256
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Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.6299591
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Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.4238187
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Canon 5DS R Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.612.4230886
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Nikon D5 Full Frame 20.7 5588 37124K/30p25.112.3234388
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Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.0132483
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Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594
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Nikon D800 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.314.4285395
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Nikon D800E Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.614.3297996
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
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Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280i24.613.1327989
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Olympus E-410 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.110.049451
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Olympus E-420 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.452756
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Olympus E-520 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.410.454855
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Olympus E-600 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.510.354155
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Olympus E-620 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.310.353655
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The D850 indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the E-450 does not. The highest resolution format that the D850 can use is 4K/30p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The D850 and the E-450 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinder in the D850 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the E-450 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the D850 has a higher magnification (0.75x vs 0.46x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon D850, the Olympus E-450, and comparable cameras.

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Nikon D850optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus E-450optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IVoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon 5DSoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 5DS Roptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5optical i3.2 / 2359 fixed i 1/8000s 14.0/s i i
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Nikon D500optical i3.2 / 2359 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
8.
 
Nikon D610optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D800optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D800Eoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon Dfoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Olympus E-410optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-420optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-520optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-600optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Olympus E-620optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the D850, but is missing on the E-450 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The Nikon D850 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D850 writes its imaging data to SDXC or XQD cards, while the E-450 uses Compact Flash or xD Picture cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-450 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D850istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Olympus E-450ii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IVimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DSimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DS Rimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D5istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D500istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D610imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D800imono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D800Eimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon Dfii / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-410ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-420ii / iiii2.0iii
15.
 
Olympus E-520ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-600ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-620ii / iiii2.0iii
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It is notable that the D850 offers wifi support, while the E-450 does not. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D850 (unlike the E-450) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

The D850 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Nikon. In contrast, the E-450 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). There has not been a direct replacement model for the E-450 from Olympus. Further information on the features and operation of the D850 and E-450 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D850 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-450 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is the Nikon D850 better than the Olympus E-450 or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon D850:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (45.4 vs 10MP) with a 118% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (44 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (4.9 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a larger spectrum of light and dark details (4.3 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (2.4 stops ISO advantage).
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 4K/30p movies.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.75x vs 0.46x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2359k vs 215k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (9 vs 3.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1840 versus 500) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More modern: Reflects 8 years and 3 months of technical progress since the E-450 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Olympus E-450:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • More compact: Is smaller (130x91mm vs 146x124mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 565g or 56 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (85 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in March 2009).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D850 is the clear winner of the match-up (25 : 6 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D850 25:06 E-450

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D850 and the Olympus E-450 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the D850 and the E-450 in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D8504.5/5+ +5/589/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2017 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Olympus E-450........4/54/5 Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Canon 5DS R5/5+..83/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Nikon D5....4/589/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5005/5+ +4.7/591/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D6104/5+ +..87/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Nikon D8005/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E......84/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon Df4/5....81/1004/54/5 Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Olympus E-410..86/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-420..85/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-520..87/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-600..........4.5/5 Aug 2009 US$ 449ebay.com
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Olympus E-6203/588/100..72/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2009 US$ 699ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-450

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D850 Olympus E-450
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date July 2017 March 2009
Launch Price USD 3,299 USD 499
Sensor Specs Nikon D850 Olympus E-450
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 35.9 x 23.9 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 858.01 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.1 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 45.4 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Image Resolution 8256 x 5504 pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.35 μm 4.74 μm
Pixel Density 5.30 MP/cm2 4.44 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video no Video
ISO Setting 64 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 1,600 ISO
ISO Boost 32 - 102,400 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor EXPEED 5 TruePic III+
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 100 56
DXO Color Depth (bits) 26.4 21.5
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 14.8 10.5
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2660 512
Screen Specs Nikon D850 Olympus E-450
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.75x 0.46x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.2inch 2.7inch
LCD Resolution 2359k dots 215k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Fixed screen
Touch Input Touchscreen no Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D850 Olympus E-450
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 9 shutter flaps/s 3.5 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inno Intervalometer
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC or XQD cards CF or XD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Nikon D850 Olympus E-450
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 3.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI no HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port no MIC socket
Headphone Socket Headphone port no Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in no NFC
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Nikon D850 Olympus E-450
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL15a Olympus BLS-1
Battery Life (CIPA)1840 shots per charge500 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 146 x 124 x 79 mm
(5.7 x 4.9 x 3.1 in)
130 x 91 x 53 mm
(5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 in)
Camera Weight 1005 g (35.5 oz) 440 g (15.5 oz)
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