Sony A450 vs Sony W560

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony A450 versus Sony W560, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar but the A450 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A450 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W560 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the A450 matches up versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A450 comes with outer measurements 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A450 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A450 and the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and W560 is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and W560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The A450 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older A450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.