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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SD4000 IS EX-Z450 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 EX-Z450 SD4000 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SD4000 IS EX-Z450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
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