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Canon 1100D vs Sony A450

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released April 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Previous Model is Canon 1000D
  • Newer Model is Canon 1200D
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 1100D and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 1100D was released 16 months later than the A450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1100D matches up versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Sony A450

 1100D A450 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2010More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon 1100D

 A450 1100D 

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Sony A450

 1100D A450 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D has physical measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 1100D against the A450.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and A450 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and A450.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony A450 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1100D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography features
Sony A450 Street photography features
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1100D
Sports photography with Sony A450
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery life (700 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
53
good battery life (700 shots)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
60
great battery power (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Sony A450
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (700 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Time Lapse function
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,050 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging advice
Sony A450 Vlogging advice
22
comes with face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1100D vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Sony A450
 Canon EOS 1100DSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 1100D Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-04-13 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.8
DXO Low light score 755 769
Other
Battery life 700 shots 1050 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $1,241