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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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 SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 4 months prior to the EX-Z450 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the EX-Z450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX1 IS EX-Z450 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX1 IS

 EX-Z450 SX1 IS 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX1 IS EX-Z450 
IntroducedMarch 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX1 IS versus Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS and the EX-Z450.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and EX-Z450 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
resolution not great (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
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quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-08-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $229