Sony A450 vs Sony WX1

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony A450 versus Sony WX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A450 was launched 6 months after the WX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A450 grades vs the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A450 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A450 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A450 versus the WX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and WX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and WX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony A450 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.