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Canon 700D vs Sony A450

Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Canon EOS 700D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T5i
  • Previous Model is Canon 650D
  • Replacement is Canon 750D
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
  • Released January 2010
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Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon 700D vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 700D (18MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 700D was revealed 3 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 700D grades vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Sony A450

 700D A450 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon 700D

 A450 700D 

Common features in the Canon 700D and Sony A450

 700D A450 
Manually focus More exact focus

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 700D has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Canon 700D vs Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 700D compared to the A450.

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 700D and A450 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 700D to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent 700D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 700D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 700D
Street photography with Sony A450
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 700D Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
55
MP count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 700D Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
64
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (440 per charge)
60
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 700D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 700D Vlogging highlights
Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 700D vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Sony A450
 Canon EOS 700DSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 700D Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-06-10 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lb) 560g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.8
DXO Low light score 681 769
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 1050 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $649 $1,241