Sony A9 II vs Sony A450
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Revealed October 2019
- Replaced the Sony A9
(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
- Introduced January 2010
Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony A9 II versus Sony A450, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A9 II was manufactured 9 years later than the A450 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A9 II scores against the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 II Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony A450
A9 II | A450 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | January 2010 | Fresher by 119 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A9 II
A450 | A9 II |
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Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony A450
A9 II | A450 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 II features physical dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A9 II versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A9 II against the A450.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 II and A450 is 62 and 65 respectively.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 II and A450.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A9 II will offer greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger A9 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 II vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-10-03 | 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 measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 121 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 678 gr (1.49 lbs) | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 690 shots | 1050 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Cost at launch | $4,498 | $1,241 |