Sony a450 vs Canon EOS 5DS R
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a450 and Canon EOS 5DS R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a450 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 5DS R is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a450 were released 2010 and Canon EOS 5DS R was released 2015. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a450 | 2010 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 2015 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a450 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5DS R has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a450 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a450 has a 14 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5DS R has 51 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a450 |
14 MP
14033152 pixels 4592 x 3056 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
51 MP
50320896 pixels 8688 x 5792 |
Canon EOS 5DS R has a 259 % larger resolution than Sony a450. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a450 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5DS R. Sony a450 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Canon EOS 5DS R has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a450 | 200-12800 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a450
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5DS R
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a450 can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a450 | 7 |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 5DS R. Sadly, the Sony a450 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 5DS R weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 66% heavier than Sony a450 and its 560 gr (or 1.23 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a450 | 560 gr 1.23 lb |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 930 gr 2.05 lb |
Sony a450 vs Canon EOS 5DS R Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a450 and Canon EOS 5DS R, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Name | Sony a450 | Canon EOS 5DS R |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Release Year | 2010 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2010-01-05 | 2015-02-06 |
MSRP | N/A | 4249 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4592 x 3056 pixels | 8688 x 5792 pixels |
Megapixels | 14 MP | 51 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DUAL DIGIC 6 |
Image |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
ISO Range | 200 - 12800 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 61 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 230400 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | ClearView II TFT-LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) | 0.71× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Frames per second | 7 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) | Yes (Wired and wireless) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1050 shots | 700 shots |
Width | 137 mm | 152 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 116 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Weight | 560 gram | 930 gram |