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Sony A7 III vs Sony A450

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • New Model is Sony A7 IV
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A7 III versus Sony A450, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The A7 III was manufactured 8 years later than the A450 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A7 III matches up versus the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony A450

 A7 III A450 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A7 III

 A450 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony A450

 A7 III A450 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7 III enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7 III versus the A450.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 III and A450 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7 III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will give greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A7 III should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 III Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography highlights
Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (610 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery power (610 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7 III
Vlogging with Sony A450
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7 III vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-27 2010-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 121 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 66
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 11.8
DXO Low light score 3730 769
Other
Battery life 610 shots 1050 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,998 $1,241