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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 months earlier than the EX-Z450 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX200 IS grades versus the EX-Z450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX200 IS EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX200 IS

 EX-Z450 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX200 IS EX-Z450 
ReleasedMay 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS vs the EX-Z450.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and EX-Z450 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and EX-Z450.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average (247g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
43
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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