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Sony A450 vs Sony W320

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony A450 and Sony W320, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively close but the A450 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A450 was introduced at a similar time to the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A450 scores vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony W320

 A450 W320 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony A450

 W320 A450 

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony W320

 A450 W320 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A450 compared to the W320.

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and W320 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and W320.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The A450 has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony W320
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony W320 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony W320
9
no video shooting
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Sony A450 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony W320
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,241 $269