Canon 450D vs Sony A100

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 450D versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 450D was announced 23 months after the A100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 450D scores vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 450D versus the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A100 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and A100.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 450D to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 450D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.