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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A1400 versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was brought out 3 years after the EX-Z450 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1400 grades against the EX-Z450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A1400 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A1400

 EX-Z450 A1400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Casio EX-Z450

 A1400 EX-Z450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1400 versus the EX-Z450.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and EX-Z450 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and EX-Z450.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1400 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A1400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A1400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A1400Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
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 150 shots -
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $229