Sony A450 vs Sony A35
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Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
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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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.
Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A35
A450 | A35 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A450
A35 | A450 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A35
A450 | A35 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Sony A450 vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Sony A450 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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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 |