Canon 700D vs Sony A450

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Canon 700D Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.