Canon 450D vs Sony W330

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 450D versus Sony W330, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the 450D (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 450D was released 19 months earlier than the W330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 450D grades vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D features physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 450D vs the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 450D and W330 is 70 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and W330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 450D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W330 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be behind in sensor innovation.