Canon 450D vs Sony A380

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 450D vs Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 450D was unveiled 15 months prior to the A380 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 450D grades against the A380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 450D features physical measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 450D versus the A380.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 450D and A380 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and A380.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A380 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.