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Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
42
Overall
46
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(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  • Superseded the Canon 400D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
Casio EX-Z400
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Casio EX-Z400

 450D EX-Z400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon 450D

 EX-Z400 450D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009May 2008Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon 450D and Casio EX-Z400

 450D EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 450D Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 450D
Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
48
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon 450D vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon EOS 450DCasio Exilim EX-Z400
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