Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released May 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A450 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A450 was announced 3 years before the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A450 grades versus the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony HX200V
A450 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A450
HX200V | A450 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 28 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony HX200V
A450 | HX200V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A450 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A450 vs the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and HX200V.
To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A450 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) | 583 grams (1.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 769 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 pictures | 450 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,241 | $480 |