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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was introduced 3 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2500 scores against the EX-Z450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A2500 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A2500

 EX-Z450 A2500 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z450

 A2500 EX-Z450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the EX-Z450.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and EX-Z450 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and EX-Z450.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A2500Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $109 $229