Canon SL3 vs Sony A450
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced April 2019
- Other Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
- Superseded the Canon SL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
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Following is a extended review of the Canon SL3 and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SL3 was brought out 9 years after the A450 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SL3 matches up against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A450
| SL3 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2019 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 113 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Canon SL3
| A450 | SL3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A450
| SL3 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Canon SL3 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SL3 has external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL3 and the A450.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and A450 is 71 and 65 respectively.
Canon SL3 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and A450.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SL3 to offer more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SL3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Otherwise known as | EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 | - |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2019-04-10 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.54x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting 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 | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 449 grams (0.99 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1070 images | 1050 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $599 | $1,241 |
