Sony A100 vs Sony A450
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Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony A450
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A100
A450 | A100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2006 | Newer by 41 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony A450
A100 | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Sony A100 vs Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and A450 is 64 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Sony A100 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |