Canon 650D vs Sony A450

Lets look closer at the Canon 650D versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 650D was manufactured 2 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 650D scores vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 650D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 650D Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon 650D enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 650D compared to the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and A450 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 650D to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 650D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.