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Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Later Model is Sony RX1R II
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Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A450 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was launched 4 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A450 scores vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony RX1R

 A450 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A450

 RX1R A450 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony RX1R

 A450 RX1R 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 comes with outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A450 versus Sony RX1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A450 against the RX1R.

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and RX1R is 65 and 79 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A450 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will render greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older A450 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
53
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 shots)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
9
can't record video
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony RX1R
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2013-06-26
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 91
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.6
DXO Low light rating 769 2537
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,241 $2,798