Sony A450 vs Sony A900
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Sony A450 vs Sony A900 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Updated by Sony A99
Sony A450 vs Sony A900 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony A450 and Sony A900, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A450 was launched 15 months after the A900 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A450 matches up vs the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A450 vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A900
A450 | A900 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | October 2008 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A450
A900 | A450 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A900
A450 | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony A450 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony A450 has external measurements 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 A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A450 and Sony A900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A450 against the A900.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A900 is 65 and 54 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and A900.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A450 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A450 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A450 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6048 x 4032 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
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) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) | 895 grams (1.97 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 66 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 769 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 images | 880 images |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Price at launch | $1,241 | $2,736 |