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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was introduced within a month of the EX-Z450 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX120 IS grades versus the EX-Z450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX120 IS EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX120 IS

 EX-Z450 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX120 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX120 IS versus Casio EX-Z450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the EX-Z450.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and EX-Z450 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and EX-Z450.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z450 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
33
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (285g)
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (285 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (285g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $229