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Sony Alpha a450

Sony Alpha a450
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alaScore 88

186 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 186 reviews of Sony Alpha a450. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and image quality are generally positive. The price and performance are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the viewfinder and video. There are some mixed views about the flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Alpha a450 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Alpha a450

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Sony Alpha a450 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the color and image quality are generally positive. The performance and price also get good feedback, but the screen and design get negative comments.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Alpha A450

 

Sony's new mid-range DSLR is a bit light on features

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Alpha 450 DSLR camera

 

The Sony Alpha 450 occupies a strange space: it blends something of an entry-level offering with fast frame rate that would catch the eye of an enthusiast. In doing so it can boast that it achieves something that few other affordable DSLRs do, but at...

Fast frame rate is fairly unique on this level of camera, display scales make the effect of setting obvious, battery life

Bulky, noisy, focusing isn't as fast as might want, no video capture in any form

So overall the Sony Alpha 450 is something of a mixed bag. The fast frame rate might appeal to those interested in capturing action, but the biggest problem is likely to be the focusing system, which won't always give you what you want quickly and...

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Expert Reviews Staff (expertreviews.co.uk)

Sony DSLR-A450 review

 

On balance the A450 shuns so many features in pursuit of high-ISO performance that it feels flawed as an all-rounder.

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Sony Alpha 450 review

 

With Sony having so many cameras positioned in the entry-level and enthusiast market it might seem a little confusing, but each Alpha model attempts to fill its own niche in the market. The Alpha 450 warrants its place in the Alpha line-up by being an...

Apr, 2014
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Expert review by : Kevin Carter (macuser.co.uk)

Sony DSLR-A450

 

Sony's range of DSLRs has ballooned of late to include a bewildering range of entry- and intermediate-level models, yet the replacement for the semi-pro A700 is so long overdue as to have practically missed a generation when compared with its rivals....

With low, fine-grained noise, good colour rendition and reasonable detail up to ISO6400, in terms of high-ISO performance the A450 was very impressive. The ISO12800 option less so, and likely unusable for the most part. A new HDR option combing two...

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Sony Alpha 450 review

 

The Sony a450 is a new mid-level DSLR to the Alpha range, but is it a successful release? The What Digital Camera Sony Alpha a450 review...

7fps shooting, in-camera HDR, sub-£500 price point

Build quality a bit ‘plasticy', noisy AF, no proper AF-illuminator lamp

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Sony DSLR A450L

 

The Sony DSLR A450L is a new model that offers exceptional image quality and quick responses. It has powerful creative features that include 14.2 megapixels. It allows details to appear in the images and even though high-speed continuous shots can be...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Paul Monckton (wired.co.uk)

Sony Alpha A450 dSLR review

 

The 14.2-megapixel A450 tags itself onto the bottom end of Sony's mid-range “intermediate” dSLR cameras, flanked either side by entry level “beginner” models (A230, A330 and A380) and the cripplingly expensive full-frame “Advanced” models in the form...

Excellent build quality. Easy to use. Good range of high-quality lenses available. Very long battery life. Good value for money

No Video. Small, fixed LCD screen and no autofocus live view. Some features lacking from less expensive models. No depth-of-field preview

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Debbi Allen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Sony a450

 

Sony's new DSLR camera is a versatile easy to use choice for step-up photographers

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Jan, 2010
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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Sony Alpha 450

 

The Sony Alpha 450 features a 14.2Mp sensor with an ISO ceiling of 12,800, but the minimum ISO is 200 and not 100.

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