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Canon 500D vs Sony A450

Portability
70
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Canon EOS 500D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Older Model is Canon 450D
  • Later Model is Canon 550D
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon 500D versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 500D was announced 7 months before the A450 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 500D scores versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Sony A450

 500D A450 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon 500D

 A450 500D 
RevealedJanuary 2010June 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon 500D and Sony A450

 500D A450 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 500D comes with physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 500D versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 500D vs the A450.

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 500D and A450 is 70 and 65 respectively.

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and A450.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 500D to give you greater detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 500D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 500D
Portrait photography with Sony A450
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 500D Street photography advice
Sony A450 Street photography advice
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 500D Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (440 per charge)
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 500D Travel photography highlights
Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (15MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (440 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 500D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 500D
Vlogging with Sony A450
27
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
9
no video
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Canon 500D vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Sony A450
 Canon EOS 500DSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 500D Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-06-08 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4752 x 3168 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 520g (1.15 lbs) 560g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 11.8
DXO Low light rating 663 769
Other
Battery life 440 photos 1050 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E5 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $650 $1,241