Canon 450D vs Sony A450

Let's look more closely at the Canon 450D versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 450D was launched 19 months before the A450 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 450D matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 450D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D provides outer dimensions 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 A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 450D compared to the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and A450.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A450 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 450D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.