Canon 450D vs Sony A200
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Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Revealed May 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Older Model is Canon 400D
- Renewed by Canon 500D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Released July 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A230

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 450D vs Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 450D was brought out very close to the A200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 450D matches up versus the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A200
450D | A200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 450D
A200 | 450D |
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Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A200
450D | A200 | |||
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Released | May 2008 | ![]() | July 2008 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D has outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 450D vs Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 450D and the A200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and A200 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and A200.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 450D to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.

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Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 450D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-05-23 | 2008-07-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 gr (1.16 lbs) | 572 gr (1.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 692 | 521 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $550 | $100 |