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Sony A450 vs Sony A57

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony A450
(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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Later Model is Sony A58
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Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A450 versus Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The A450 was launched 3 years before the A57 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A450 grades versus the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A57

 A450 A57 

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony A450

 A57 A450 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A57

 A450 A57 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 has outside measurements 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 A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Sony A450 versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A450 versus the A57.

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and A57 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and A57.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A57 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography details
Sony A57 Portrait photography details
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography information
Sony A57 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography advice
Sony A57 Sports photography advice
77
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A450
Travel photography with Sony A57
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography advice
Sony A57 Landscape photography advice
66
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A450 Vlogging information
Sony A57 Vlogging information
9
no video
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
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Sony A450 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A57
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony SLT-A57
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-09-13
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 618 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 75
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 13.0
DXO Low light rating 769 785
Other
Battery life 1050 shots 550 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,241 $1,000