Sony A450 vs Sony WX10
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![Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/nolens/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-ek-fn.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10/Sony-WX10-front.jpg)
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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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Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX10
A450 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A450
WX10 | A450 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX10
A450 | WX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A450-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |