Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A450PowerShot SX1 IS
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.6 Megapixel11.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,80080 - 1,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4592 x 3056, 4592 x 2576, 3344 x 2224, 3344 x 1872, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12802816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardSuper-Fine, Fine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Lens MountSony A
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm
      Optical Zoom20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Clear Photo Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.80"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps4.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fill
      Rear Sync
      Slow Sync
      Wireless/ High Speed Sync      		Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1005.20 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Custom, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO769
      DxO Color Depth21.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.8
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Dimensions137 x 104 x 81 mm (5.39 x 4.09 x 3.19")128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)560 g (1.23 lb / 19.75 oz)615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Battery PackNP-FM500HAA batteries (NiMH recommended)
      Battery Life1050 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC card
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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