Sony A450 vs Sony A580

Below is a extensive analysis of the Sony A450 vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A450 was revealed 16 months prior to the A580 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A450 scores against the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 has external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony A450 vs Sony A580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A450 against the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and A580 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and A580.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A580 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.