Sony A7R II vs Sony A450

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony A7R II versus Sony A450, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was revealed 5 years after the A450 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A7R II grades against the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7R II Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7R II has outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R II versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A7R II versus the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and A450 is 68 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R II and A450.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R II will give greater detail because of its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer A7R II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.