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Sony A450 vs Sony A550

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Key Specs

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
Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A100
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Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A450 vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A450 was unveiled at a similar time to the A550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the A450 grades vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A550

 A450 A550 

Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony A450

 A550 A450 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A550

 A450 A550 
RevealedJanuary 2010December 2009Same generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 has got external 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 A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony A450 vs Sony A550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A450 vs the A550.

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and A550 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and A550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A550 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography information
Sony A550 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography details
Sony A550 Sports photography details
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony A550 Travel photography highlights
60
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
52
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (480 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony A550 Landscape photography advice
66
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (480 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A550 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Sony A450 vs Sony A550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A550
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-05 2009-12-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 560 grams (1.23 lb) 632 grams (1.39 lb)
Physical 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 score 66 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 11.8
DXO Low light score 769 807
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures 480 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,241 $749