Canon 100D vs Sony A450
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Canon 100D vs Sony A450 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel SL1
- Refreshed by Canon SL2
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010
Canon 100D vs Sony A450 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon 100D versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 100D was brought out 3 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 100D matches up versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 100D vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 100D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 100D Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Sony A450
100D | A450 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 44 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon 100D
A450 | 100D |
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Common features in the Canon 100D and Sony A450
100D | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon 100D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D provides outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 100D versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 100D compared to the A450.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and A450 is 73 and 65 respectively.
Canon 100D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and A450.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon 100D to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer 100D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 100D vs Sony A450 Specifications
Canon EOS 100D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 100D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel SL1 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-26 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 gr (0.90 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 843 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 1050 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $1,241 |