Sony A450 vs Sony HX300
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54 Features
52 Overall
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63 Imaging
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51 Overall
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Later Model is Sony HX400V
Sony A450 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Sony A450 and Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A450 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A450 matches up versus the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony HX300
A450 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A450
HX300 | A450 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony HX300
A450 | HX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony A450 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 features external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony A450 and Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 and the HX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and HX300.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A450 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560g (1.23 lbs) | 623g (1.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,241 | $339 |