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Sony A380 vs Sony A450

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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 A380 vs Sony A450 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A380 and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A380 was revealed 4 months prior to the A450 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A380 scores against the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Sony A450

 A380 A450 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A380

 A450 A380 

Common features in the Sony A380 and Sony A450

 A380 A450 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Sony A380 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A380 vs the A450.

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A450 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and A450.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A380 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A380
Portrait photography with Sony A450
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A380 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A380 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A380 Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A380 Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A380 Vlogging features
Sony A450 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Sony A380 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A380 and Sony A450
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-08-24 2010-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 519 grams (1.14 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 11.8
DXO Low light rating 614 769
Other
Battery life 500 photos 1050 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $899 $1,241