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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 A3500 IS EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon A3500 IS

 EX-Z450 A3500 IS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 A3500 IS EX-Z450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (135g)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
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