Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
(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
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-Z450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX20 IS was announced 11 months after the EX-Z450 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX20 IS scores against the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
SX20 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX20 IS
EX-Z450 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z450
SX20 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS enjoys physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Canon SX20 IS versus Casio EX-Z450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX20 IS and the EX-Z450.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and EX-Z450 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and EX-Z450.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX20 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
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 | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 128 gr (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 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 | 4 x AA | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $500 | $229 |