Canon 1200D vs Sony A450

Below is a complete review of the Canon 1200D versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and A450 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1200D was revealed 4 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1200D scores versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1200D features physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1200D compared to the A450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and A450 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and A450.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 1200D to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger 1200D should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.