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Sony A450 vs Sony QX1

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony QX1

 A450 QX1 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A450

 QX1 A450 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony QX1

 A450 QX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography information
Sony QX1 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography details
Sony QX1 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography information
Sony QX1 Sports photography information
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography advice
Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
60
good battery pack (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (216g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
Sony QX1 Landscape photography highlights
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,050 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (216g)
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Sony A450 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Released 2010-01-05 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560g (1.23 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,241 $500