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Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony HX200V
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony HX200V

 A450 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony A450

 HX200V A450 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony HX200V

 A450 HX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and HX200V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (583 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (583g)
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony HX200V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
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