Sony A450 vs Sony WX9
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 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
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Sony A450 vs Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close but the A450 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A450 was launched 12 months prior to the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A450 scores against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony WX9
A450 | WX9 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony A450
WX9 | A450 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony WX9
A450 | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A450 against the WX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and WX9 is 65 and 99 respectively.
Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and WX9.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX9 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,241 | $188 |