Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400
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Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Announced May 2008
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
- Superseded the Canon 400D
- Newer Model is Canon 500D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
- 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon 450D versus Casio EX-Z400, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is very comparable but the 450D (APS-C) and EX-Z400 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The 450D was launched 7 months prior to the EX-Z400 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 450D being a Compact SLR camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 450D matches up against the EX-Z400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Casio EX-Z400
450D | EX-Z400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 450D
EX-Z400 | 450D | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2008 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon 450D and Casio EX-Z400
450D | EX-Z400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D features outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z400 has measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Canon 450D versus Casio EX-Z400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 450D against the EX-Z400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 450D and EX-Z400 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and EX-Z400.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The 450D has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The older 450D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications
Canon EOS 450D | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon EOS 450D | Casio Exilim EX-Z400 |
Also called as | EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-05-23 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.6-7.0 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 524 grams (1.16 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 692 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $550 | $0 |