Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R
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70 Features
58 Overall
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Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R 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
- Released January 2010
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony RX1R
A450 | RX1R |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony A450
RX1R | A450 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony RX1R
A450 | RX1R | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and RX1R is 65 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Sony A450 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
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 |