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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was manufactured 2 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1300 grades against the EX-Z450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A1300 EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A1300

 EX-Z450 A1300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Casio EX-Z450

 A1300 EX-Z450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 vs the EX-Z450.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and EX-Z450 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A1300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
33
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
65
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A1300Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $229