Sony A350 vs Sony A450
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Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Renewed by Sony A380
(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 A350 vs Sony A450 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony A350 and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A350 was brought out 19 months earlier than the A450 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A350 matches up vs the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are available at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A450
A350 | A450 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A350
A450 | A350 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | June 2008 | Newer by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A450
A350 | A450 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A350 offers outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) and 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).
See the Sony A350 and Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A350 compared to the A450.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A450 is 62 and 65 respectively.
Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and A450.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-06-06 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 674 grams (1.49 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | 595 | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $600 | $1,241 |