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Sony A450 vs Sony WX80

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony A450 vs Sony WX80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar but the A450 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was revealed 4 years before the WX80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A450 matches up against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX80

 A450 WX80 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A450

 WX80 A450 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX80

 A450 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A450 versus the WX80.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A450 and WX80 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and WX80.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A450 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
72
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than others (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony WX80
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 gr (1.23 lb) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,241 $276