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Canon 1000D vs Sony A450

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • New Model is Canon 1100D
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 1000D vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and A450 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was announced 17 months prior to the A450 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 1000D grades vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Sony A450

 1000D A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon 1000D

 A450 1000D 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2008More recent by 17 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Sony A450

 1000D A450 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D offers external measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 1000D vs the A450.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and A450.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A450 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography features
Sony A450 Street photography features
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
41
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography highlights
Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1000D
Landscape photography with Sony A450
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 1000D
Vlogging with Sony A450
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 1000D vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Sony A450
 Canon EOS 1000DSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 1000D Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-07-22 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 502 grams (1.11 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 11.8
DXO Low light rating 719 769
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1050 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $160 $1,241