Sony A450 vs Sony H50

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A450 versus Sony H50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was revealed 12 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A450 matches up versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has 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) whilst the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A450 vs the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and H50 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and H50.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A450 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A450 will offer extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher A450 will have an advantage in sensor technology.