Canon 450D vs Sony A35
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Canon 450D vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Canon 400D
- Later Model is Canon 500D
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 450D vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and A35 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 450D was announced 4 years before the A35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 450D scores vs the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 450D & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A35
| 450D | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon 450D
| A35 | 450D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 |  | May 2008 | More modern by 40 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A35
| 450D | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 450D vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D features physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 450D vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 450D against the A35.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A35 is 70 and 69 respectively.
Canon 450D vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and A35.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A35 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 450D vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Canon EOS 450D | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 450D | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2008-05-23 | 2011-09-20 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 524 gr (1.16 lb) | 415 gr (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 61 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 692 | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $550 | $598 |