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Canon 450D vs Sony A350

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched May 2008
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Superseded the Canon 400D
  • Renewed by Canon 500D
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Canon 450D vs Sony A350 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 450D versus Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 450D was revealed within a month of the A350 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 450D scores against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A350

 450D A350 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Canon 450D

 A350 450D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A350

 450D A350 
AnnouncedMay 2008June 2008Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D has got external measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 450D versus Sony A350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 450D compared to the A350.

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and A350 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and A350.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A350 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A350 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
heavier than competition (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography information
Sony A350 Sports photography information
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
48
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (674 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 450D
Landscape photography with Sony A350
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
9
no video
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Canon 450D vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Sony A350
 Canon EOS 450DSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 450D Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Also called as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-05-23 2008-06-06
Body design 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 surface area 328.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 674g (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 11.5
DXO Low light score 692 595
Other
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $600