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Sony A450 vs Sony A65

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Later Model is Sony A68
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Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A450 vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and A65 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A450 was unveiled 22 months prior to the A65 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A450 matches up versus the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A65

 A450 A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A450

 A65 A450 
RevealedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A65

 A450 A65 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 features 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) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A450 vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A450 vs the A65.

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and A65 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A450 and A65.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A65 to give greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A450 Portrait photography info
Sony A65 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony A450 Sports photography highlights
Sony A65 Sports photography highlights
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography features
Sony A65 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
68
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography features
Sony A65 Landscape photography features
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony A65
9
lack of video recording
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
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Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony A65
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony SLT-A65
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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
Number of lenses 143 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 74
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.6
DXO Low light rating 769 717
Other
Battery life 1050 photographs 560 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,241 $700