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Sony A450 vs Sony WX300

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony A450 versus Sony WX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and WX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A450 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A450 grades against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX300

 A450 WX300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A450

 WX300 A450 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX300

 A450 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 has got outer 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A450 against the WX300.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and WX300.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A450 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX300 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
72
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony WX300
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync -
External flash
AE 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
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 grams (1.23 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,241 $330