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Canon 450D vs Sony A200

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(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
Sony A200
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A200

 450D A200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 450D

 A200 450D 

Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A200

 450D A200 
ReleasedMay 2008July 2008Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 size comparison

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

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D Portrait photography advice
Sony A200 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography info
Sony A200 Sports photography info
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography features
Sony A200 Travel photography features
48
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
58
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 450D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Sony A200
 Canon EOS 450DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
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