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Sony A450 vs Sony A560

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 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 A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Sony A450 vs Sony A560 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A450 and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A450 was brought out 7 months earlier than the A560 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A450 matches up vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A560

 A450 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A450

 A560 A450 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A560

 A450 A560 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A450 versus the A560.

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A560 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and A560.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
Sony A560 Portrait photography advice
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A450
Street photography with Sony A560
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography features
Sony A560 Travel photography features
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
missing Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
Sony A560 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony A450 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A560
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options 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 sync 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 lbs) 599g (1.32 lbs)
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 70
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.3
DXO Low light rating 769 817
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures 1050 pictures
Style of battery 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 media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $1,241 $650