Sony A450 vs Sony QX1

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A450 versus Sony QX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A450 was introduced 5 years prior to the QX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A450 grades vs the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 features 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) whilst the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A450 vs the QX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and QX1 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and QX1.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX1 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be behind in sensor technology.