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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A3300 IS versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 17 months later than the EX-Z450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3300 IS scores against the EX-Z450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 A3300 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A3300 IS

 EX-Z450 A3300 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 A3300 IS EX-Z450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and EX-Z450 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L 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/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $229