Nikon D5200 vs Sony A450
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon D5100
- Successor is Nikon D5300
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Lets look much closer at the Nikon D5200 and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D5200 was introduced 3 years after the A450 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D5200 scores against the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony A450
| D5200 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Nikon D5200
| A450 | D5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony A450
| D5200 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5200 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D5200 and Sony A450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D5200 vs the A450.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and A450.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D5200 to offer extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer D5200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D5200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-05-16 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 309 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 555g (1.22 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 84 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 1284 | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 1050 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $595 | $1,241 |
