Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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![Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Released August 2010
- Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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
- Introduced August 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SD4000 IS was released 12 months later than the EX-Z450 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
SD4000 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SD4000 IS
EX-Z450 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z450
SD4000 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS and the EX-Z450.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and EX-Z450 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and EX-Z450.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SD4000 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD4000-IS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Also called as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-02 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 ID | NB-6L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $229 |