Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
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- 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
(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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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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2018 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 106 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and A450 is 72 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Nikon D3500 | Sony 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 |