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Sony A450 vs Sony WX10

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony A450 vs Sony WX10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A450 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A450 was announced 12 months prior to the WX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A450 grades vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX10

 A450 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A450

 WX10 A450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX10

 A450 WX10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A450 provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 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 based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A450 versus the WX10.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and WX10 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A450 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX10 will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography highlights
Sony WX10 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony WX10
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
60
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,241 $200