Canon 450D vs Sony A390

The following is a extended overview of the Canon 450D versus Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 450D was announced 3 years prior to the A390 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 450D matches up against the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D provides outer dimensions 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 A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 450D and the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A390 is 70 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and A390.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony A390 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 450D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.