Canon SX400 IS vs Sony A450

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very comparable but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was launched 4 years after the A450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores vs the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS versus the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and A450 is 81 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and A450.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.