Sony A450 vs Sony A850
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Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony A450 and Sony A850, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A450 was introduced 3 months before the A850 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the A450 grades against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A850
A450 | A850 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A450
A850 | A450 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A850
A450 | A850 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | April 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 provides 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) whilst the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A450 and Sony A850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 against the A850.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A850 is 65 and 54 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and A850.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A450 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A850 will render greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2010-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560 gr (1.23 lb) | 895 gr (1.97 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 769 | 1415 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 photographs | 880 photographs |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | Two |
Retail pricing | $1,241 | $0 |