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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 7 months before the EX-Z450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX10 IS matches up against the EX-Z450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX10 IS EX-Z450 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX10 IS

 EX-Z450 SX10 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX10 IS EX-Z450 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the EX-Z450.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and EX-Z450 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and EX-Z450.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
has face detection focusing
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (128g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
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quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-08-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $275 $229