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Canon 450D vs Sony A37

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Earlier Model is Canon 400D
  • Successor is Canon 500D
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 450D versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 450D was unveiled 5 years prior to the A37 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 450D matches up versus the A37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A37

 450D A37 
Screen dimensions3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 450D

 A37 450D 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2008Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A37

 450D A37 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 450D comes with outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 450D versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 450D vs the A37.

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A37 is 70 and 67 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and A37.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A37 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 450D
Portrait photography with Sony A37
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D as a Street photography camera
Sony A37 as a Street photography camera
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography information
Sony A37 Sports photography information
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography features
Sony A37 Travel photography features
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inches)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Canon 450D vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Sony A37
 Canon EOS 450DSony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 450D Sony SLT-A37
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-05-23 2012-05-16
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.6 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 506 gr (1.12 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 All around rating 61 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 12.9
DXO Low light rating 692 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $550 $522