Canon 350D vs Sony A450

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon 350D vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 350D was launched 5 years before the A450 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 350D scores against the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 350D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 350D provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 350D vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 350D versus the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 350D and A450.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A450 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older 350D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.