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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • New Model is Canon G9 X II
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
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-Z450, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was revealed 6 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the G9 X grades against the EX-Z450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Casio EX-Z450

 G9 X EX-Z450 
IntroducedOctober 2015August 2009Fresher by 75 months
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon G9 X

 EX-Z450 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-Z450

 G9 X EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X and Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X vs the EX-Z450.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and EX-Z450 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
55
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
77
lighter than others in class (209g)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
37
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot G9 XCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 209 gr (0.46 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $229