Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony HX7V
A450 | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A450
HX7V | A450 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony HX7V
A450 | HX7V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
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).
See the Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,241 | $499 |