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Sony A450 vs Sony QX10

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony A450 vs Sony QX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A450 was introduced 4 years before the QX10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A450 scores against the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony QX10

 A450 QX10 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony A450

 QX10 A450 
RevealedSeptember 2013January 2010Newer by 44 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony QX10

 A450 QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 offers exterior measurements 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 QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A450 compared to the QX10.

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and QX10 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and QX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A450 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX10 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A450
Street photography with Sony QX10
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography factors
Sony QX10 Travel photography factors
60
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (105g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging information
Sony QX10 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony A450 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony QX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-09-04
Body design Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1440x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 105g (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,241 $250