Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Camera summary
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A450, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Jan. 5, 2010.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.0 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.9 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 1050 shots per charge with the included NP-FM500H battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
| Af Face detection | No |
| Af live view | No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | No |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 21.8 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.8 |
| DXO low light ISO | 769.0 |
| DXO overall score | 66.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Jan. 5, 2010 |
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| brand | Sony |
| msrp | $0.00 |
| model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× |
| Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 143 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 7.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 1050 shots |
| Battery model | NP-FM500H |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 81mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 560 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 14 |
| Sensor size | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | - |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | - |
| Video resolutions | - |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |