Canon 450D vs Sony A99

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon 450D vs Sony A99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the 450D (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 450D was brought out 5 years before the A99 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the 450D grades against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 450D has physical dimensions 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 450D vs the A99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and A99 is 70 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and A99.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 450D due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will give more detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 450D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.