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Sony A450 vs Sony A500

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • New Model is Sony A560
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Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony A450 versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A450 was unveiled 5 months later than the A500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A450 grades against the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A500

 A450 A500 

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Sony A450

 A500 A450 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A500

 A450 A500 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 has outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A450 versus Sony A500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A450 compared to the A500.

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and A500 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and A500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A450 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A500 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony A500 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography details
Sony A500 Sports photography details
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (520 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A450
Travel photography with Sony A500
60
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
43
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (520 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography features
Sony A500 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (520 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging features
Sony A500 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
9
can't record video
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Sony A450 vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A500
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 560g (1.23 pounds) 630g (1.39 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 64
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 11.6
DXO Low light rating 769 772
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures 520 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,241 $638