Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
SX1 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX1 IS
EX-Z450 | SX1 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Casio EX-Z450
SX1 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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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 |