Canon 450D vs Sony A68
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Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Introduced May 2008
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Earlier Model is Canon 400D
- Newer Model is Canon 500D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65

Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon 450D versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and A68 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 450D was brought out 8 years before the A68 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 450D grades versus the A68 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 450D and Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Sony A68
450D | A68 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 450D
A68 | 450D | |||
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Released | November 2015 | ![]() | May 2008 | More modern by 90 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Sony A68
450D | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 450D has exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon 450D versus Sony A68 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 450D against the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and A68 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 450D and A68.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A68 to show extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 450D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 450D vs Sony A68 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 450D | Sony SLT-A68 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-05-23 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524 gr (1.16 pounds) | 610 gr (1.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 692 | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $550 | $581 |