Sony A200 vs Sony A450
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Sony A200 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
- Launched July 2008
- New Model is Sony A230
(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
- Released January 2010
Sony A200 vs Sony A450 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sony A200 versus Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and A450 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A200 was unveiled 17 months before the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A200 grades versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A200 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony A450
A200 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A200
A450 | A200 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | July 2008 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony A450
A200 | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony A200 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A200 offers outer measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Sony A200 versus Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A200 vs the A450.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and A450 is 66 and 65 respectively.
Sony A200 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and A450.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A450 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A200 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2008-07-17 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 572 grams (1.26 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 521 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $100 | $1,241 |