Sony A450 vs Sony A6000
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-ek-fn.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6000 front Sony Alpha a6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6000/Sony-A6000-front.jpg)
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65 Features
78 Overall
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Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Old Model is Sony NEX-6
- Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A450 and Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The A450 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the A6000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A450 scores against the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A6000
A450 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony A450
A6000 | A450 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 52 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A6000
A450 | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 features outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A450 and Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A450 vs the A6000.
![Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 size comparison Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and A6000 is 65 and 85 respectively.
![Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and A6000.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A6000 to provide greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A450 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 560 gr (1.23 pounds) | 344 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 769 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,241 | $548 |