Sony a450 vs Canon EOS Kiss M2
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a450 and Canon EOS Kiss M2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a450 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss M2 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a450 were released 2010 and Canon EOS Kiss M2 was released 2020. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a450 | 2010 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Sony a450 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS Kiss M2 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a450 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a "Canon APS-C"-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 Kiss M2 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 Kiss M2 has 24 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 Kiss M2 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a 71 % 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
Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a450. Canon EOS Kiss M2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Sony a450 has 200 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a450 | 200-12800 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 100-25600 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Kiss M2 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a450
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M2
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 Kiss M2 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a450 | 7 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 10 |
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 Kiss M2. 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.
Sony a450 weighs 560 gr (equal to 1.23 lb) which is 45% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M2 and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a450 | 560 gr 1.23 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Sony a450 vs Canon EOS Kiss M2 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a450 and Canon EOS Kiss M2, 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 Kiss M2 |
Name | Sony a450 | Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Release Year | 2010 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2010-01-05 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | N/A | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4592 x 3056 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 14 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
ISO Range | 200 - 12800 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 7 |
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 Kiss M2 |
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 Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M 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 |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230400 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) | 0.62x |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Frames per second | 7 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wirelss (optional)) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a450 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1050 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 137 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 560 gram | 387 gram |