Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.