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Sony A450 vs Sony A35

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Sony A450 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A450 was unveiled 20 months prior to the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A450 scores vs the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A35

 A450 A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A450

 A35 A450 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A35

 A450 A35 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 has 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 A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 against the A35.

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and A35.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A35 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony A35
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
low battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography highlights
Sony A35 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than others (415g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (440 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A450
Landscape photography with Sony A35
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (440 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging information
Sony A35 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
lighter than others (415 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A35
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony SLT-A35
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-01-05 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 12.7
DXO Low light score 769 763
Other
Battery life 1050 photos 440 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,241 $598