Sony A450 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's look more in depth at the Sony A450 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was unveiled 10 years before the RX100 VII which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the A450 matches up vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are provided at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Sony A450 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A450 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and RX100 VII is 65 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A450 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind in sensor technology.