Sony A450 vs Sony A65
65 Imaging
54 Features
52 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Sony A450 vs Sony A65 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
- Launched January 2010
(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
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony A65
A450 | A65 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony A450
A65 | A450 | |||
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Revealed | November 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony A65
A450 | A65 | |||
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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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and A65 is 65 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony A450 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |