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Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
Photography Glossary

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the A450 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The A450 was announced 11 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A450 scores versus the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony ZV-1

 A450 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony A450

 ZV-1 A450 
RevealedMay 2020January 2010Fresher by 126 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony ZV-1

 A450 ZV-1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 offers external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A450 and the ZV-1.

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A450 and ZV-1 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A450 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
85
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A450 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
9
no video shooting
86
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sony A450 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2020-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
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 Single Single
Retail price $1,241 $750