Sony Alpha DSLR-A450

Key specs

sensor type: CMOS
image sensor format: APS-C
sensor size: 23.4, 15.6 mm
effective pixels: 14 Mpx
max resolution: 4592, 3056 px
lens mount: Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony Alpha DT, Sony Alpha
autofocus: Continuous, Multi point, Single, Spotus
screen size: 2.7 in
touch screen: no

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS
Image sensor format	APS-C
Sensor size	0.92 in
Sensor photo detectors	15.0 Mpx
Effective pixels	14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	3:2, 16:9
Max resolution	4592.0 px
Other resolutions	4592x3056, 4592x2576, 3344x2224, 3344x1872, 2288x1520, 2288x1280
Processor	BIONZ

Image
ISO Auto	yes
ISO minimum	200
ISO maximum	12800
Maximum image resolution	4592.0 px
White balance presets	6
White balance modes	Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPEG, RAW
Image stabilization type	Sensor-shift
Uncompressed format	RAW
HDR	yes
AEB/HDR support	yes

Optics and focus
Lens mount	Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony Alpha DT, Sony Alpha
Optical zoom	3.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)	1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)	Flash
Contrast autofocus	yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5x
Autofocus	Continuous, Multi point, Single, Spotus
Auto Focus (AF) lock	yes
Manual focus	yes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	yes
Number of focus points	9
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)	9
Image stabiliser	Built-in
Phase detection autofocus	yes

Screen and viewfinder
Screen size	2.7 in
Articulated LCD	no
Screen technology	LCD
Screen dots	230400
Touch screen	no
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	Optical
Viewfinder coverage	95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification	0.83 x
Separate info display	no

Photography features
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Minimum shutter speed	30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed	1.0 s
Shutter priority	yes
Aperture priority	yes
Manual exposure mode	yes
Exposure compensation plus	2
Exposure compensation minus	-2
Expousure compensation steps	1/3
AE EV steps	1/7, 1/3
Continuous shooting	yes
Self-timer delay	2.0 s
Histogram	yes
AE frames	3
WB Bracketing	Yes
Subject / scene modes	yes
Flash sync speed	1/160s
Built-in flash	yes
Flash range	12
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in Flash, Flash OFF, Manual, Pre-flash, Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync
External flash connection	Hot shoe
Flash metering system	TTL
External flash	yes
Continuous drive	7.0 fps
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Manual settings	yes
Self-timer options	2, 10
Speed (JPEG)	7.0 fps

Videography features
Video recording	no

Design
Body type	SLR
Body material	Plastic
Colour of product	Black
Anti-dust system	yes
Environmentally sealed	no

Dimensions
Weight	18.34 oz
Width	5.39 in
Height	4.09 in
Depth	3.19 in

Storage
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick , MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Storage types	SD, SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

Power
Battery life (CIPA)	1050
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

Connectivity
HDMI	yes
HDMI ports quantity	1
USB version	2.0
Remote control	yes
PictBridge	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
Firewire	no

Other features
Timelapse recording	no
GPS	no
Orientation sensor	yes
Image editing modes	Rotating

Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Editorial Reviews

3.6

Based on 5 reviews

Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha 450 review

Amateur Photographer

4 minute read

As a pared-down version of the Alpha 550, is Sony’s latest DSLR, the Alpha 450, the right choice for enthusiast photographers on a budget? Find out in our Sony Alpha 450 review

3.0

Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 review: Sony Alpha DSLR-A450

CNET

2 minute read

What Sony's Alpha DSLR-A450 lacks in elegance it makes up for in usability. It's missing a couple of features, but this is still an impressive entry-level digital SLR.

4.0