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Sony A450 vs Sony W350

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony A450 vs Sony W350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A450 versus Sony W350, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the A450 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was manufactured at a similar time to the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A450 grades vs the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony W350

 A450 W350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A450

 W350 A450 

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony W350

 A450 W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A450 provides physical measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony A450 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A450 and the W350.

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and W350 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and W350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A450 offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography details
Sony W350 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery life (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,050 shots)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony W350
9
no video
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Sony A450 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,241 $200