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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(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
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 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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX20 IS EX-Z450 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX20 IS

 EX-Z450 SX20 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX20 IS EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
35
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX20 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
50
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (600g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX20 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
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