Sony A450 vs Sony WX300
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX300
A450 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony A450
WX300 | A450 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX300
A450 | WX300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Sony A450 versus Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |