Sony A7S vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony A7S vs Sony A450, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the A7S (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The A7S was unveiled 4 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A7S grades vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7S features external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A7S against the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and A450 is 77 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S and A450.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A450 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7S should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.