Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sony A450 and Sony HX9V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A450 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A450 was manufactured 18 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A450 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony HX9V
A450 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A450
HX9V | A450 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony HX9V
A450 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 provides outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Sony A450 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A450 compared to the HX9V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and HX9V is 65 and 91 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and HX9V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A450 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX9V will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A450 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 pictures | - |
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 |
Retail cost | $1,241 | $328 |