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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 2 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up against the EX-Z450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX150 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-Z450 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX150 IS EX-Z450 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the EX-Z450.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and EX-Z450 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and EX-Z450.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
42
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" 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 life 130 photos -
Battery type AA -
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/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $229