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Sony A450 vs Sony S950

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Sony A450 vs Sony S950 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A450 and Sony S950, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and S950 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was revealed 11 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A450 grades vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony S950

 A450 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony A450

 S950 A450 

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony S950

 A450 S950 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A450 provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony A450 and Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A450 compared to the S950.

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and S950 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and S950.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A450 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A450 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A450 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony S950
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography advice
Sony S950 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography info
Sony S950 Sports photography info
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography features
Sony S950 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
9
no video recording
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Sony A450 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony S950
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
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 Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $1,241 $130