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Sony A450 vs Sony W810

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony A450 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony A450 versus Sony W810, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A450 was launched 5 years before the W810 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A450 scores against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony W810

 A450 W810 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A450

 W810 A450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony W810

 A450 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 offers exterior 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony A450 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A450 versus the W810.

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and W810 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and W810.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A450 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W810 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
38
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sony A450 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,241 $100