Sony A450 vs Sony W370

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony A450 versus Sony W370, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the A450 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was introduced within a month of the W370 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A450 scores versus the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A450 enjoys external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Sony A450 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A450 versus the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and W370 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and W370.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The A450 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier.