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Sony A100 vs Sony A450

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony A100 vs Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A100 was revealed 4 years prior to the A450 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A100 grades against the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A450

 A100 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A100

 A450 A100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2006Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A450

 A100 A450 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A100 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony A450 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A100 versus the A450.

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and A450 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and A450.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A450 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography info
Sony A450 Portrait photography info
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10MP)
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A100
Street photography with Sony A450
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography advice
Sony A450 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-07-31 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 638g (1.41 pounds) 560g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.8
DXO Low light rating 476 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM55H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,000 $1,241