Nikon D3200 vs Sony A450

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D3200 and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3200 was launched 2 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D3200 matches up versus the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 features physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D3200 compared to the A450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and A450 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and A450.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D3200 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher D3200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.