Sony A450 vs Sony WX350
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- New Model is Sony WX500
Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony A450 vs Sony WX350, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A450 was introduced 5 years before the WX350 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A450 matches up vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX350
A450 | WX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony A450
WX350 | A450 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX350
A450 | WX350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 has outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A450 and the WX350.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and WX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and WX350.
Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A450 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX350 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560g (1.23 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,241 | $270 |