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Sony A7c vs Sony A450

Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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 A7c vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony A7c versus Sony A450, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A7c was launched 10 years later than the A450 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A7c grades versus the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony A450

 A7c A450 
LaunchedSeptember 2020January 2010More recent by 131 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A7c

 A450 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony A450

 A7c A450 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7c provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A7c against the A450.

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7c and A450 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and A450.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7c featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7c will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern A7c is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c Portrait photography information
Sony A450 Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7c
Street photography with Sony A450
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography details
Sony A450 Sports photography details
88
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
86
good battery (740 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7c
Landscape photography with Sony A450
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (740 CIPA)
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Sony A7c vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-09-14 2010-01-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 122 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509 grams (1.12 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 740 shots 1050 shots
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,800 $1,241