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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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 SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched 6 months earlier than the EX-Z450 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the EX-Z450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SD960 IS EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SD960 IS

 EX-Z450 SD960 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SD960 IS EX-Z450 
IntroducedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD960 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the EX-Z450.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and EX-Z450 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and EX-Z450.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD960 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 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 model NB-4L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $229