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Sony A450 vs Sony A850

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Sony A450 vs Sony A850 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A850
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A850

 A450 A850 

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony A450

 A850 A450 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A850

 A450 A850 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A450 vs Sony A850 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A850 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A450 vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography advice
Sony A850 Sports photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony A850 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment proof
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A850 Landscape photography highlights
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging info
Sony A850 Vlogging info
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Sony A450 vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A850
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
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
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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