Sony A450 vs Sony WX10

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.