Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was launched 3 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS grades vs the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
A3500 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A3500 IS
EX-Z450 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z450
A3500 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer 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) and the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS and the EX-Z450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and EX-Z450 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and EX-Z450.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
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 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 | 200 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $115 | $229 |