Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very similar but the A450 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was unveiled 18 months before the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A450 scores versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 and the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and HX7V is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A450 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX7V will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.