Sony A99 II vs Sony A450
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Succeeded the Sony A99
(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 A99 II vs Sony A450 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony A99 II and Sony A450, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A450 (14MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A450 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A99 II was announced 6 years after the A450 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A99 II scores versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A99 II vs Sony A450 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony A450
A99 II | A450 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 82 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A99 II
A450 | A99 II |
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Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony A450
A99 II | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony A99 II vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A99 II provides external dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions 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 A99 II and Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A99 II compared to the A450.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and A450 is 57 and 65 respectively.
Sony A99 II vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and A450.
To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will provide greater detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A99 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Sony A99 II vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A99 II vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A99 II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 399 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 79 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 849 grams (1.87 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 92 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 2317 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 490 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Battery type | NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $3,198 | $1,241 |