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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon D3400
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3500 was released 8 years after the A450 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D3500 scores against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Sony A450

 D3500 A450 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2010Newer by 106 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon D3500

 A450 D3500 

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Sony A450

 D3500 A450 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D3500 compared to the A450.

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and A450 is 72 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and A450.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D3500 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D3500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3500 Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
70
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (1,550 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery life (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (365g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,550 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
31
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Sony A450
 Nikon D3500Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-08-29 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 309 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365g (0.80 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 1550 photographs 1050 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $397 $1,241