Clicky

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony A450 vs Sony WX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A450 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

The A450 was released 6 months earlier than the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A450 grades against the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX5

 A450 WX5 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A450

 WX5 A450 
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX5

 A450 WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 has got outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 against the WX5.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and WX5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A450 and WX5.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A450 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A450 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A450
Street photography with Sony WX5
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
60
good battery life (1,050 shots)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sony A450 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony WX5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lb) 146 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,241 $250