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Sony A7R III vs Sony A450

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony A7R III and Sony A450, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was brought out 7 years after the A450 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A7R III matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony A450

 A7R III A450 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2010Newer by 95 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A7R III

 A450 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony A450

 A7R III A450 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R III vs the A450.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R III and A450 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R III and A450.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7R III due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R III will produce more detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A7R III is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
Sony A450 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
high megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
high megapixels (42MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7R III vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-10-25 2010-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7952 x 5304 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating 100 66
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 11.8
DXO Low light rating 3523 769
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 1050 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Launch price $2,800 $1,241