Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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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

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").

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.

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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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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 |