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Sony A350 vs Sony A450

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sony A350
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony A450

 A350 A450 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A350

 A450 A350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2008Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony A450

 A350 A450 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and A450 is 62 and 65 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A350 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography information
Sony A450 Portrait photography information
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography info
Sony A450 Street photography info
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
heavier than others in class (674g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography factors
Sony A450 Travel photography factors
51
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (674g)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
64
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A350
Vlogging with Sony A450
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Sony A350 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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