Sony A450 vs Sony A700

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A450 vs Sony A700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A450 was introduced 2 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A450 matches up vs the A700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A450 provides exterior measurements 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 A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 vs the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A700 is 65 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and A700.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A450 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher A450 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.