Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Introduced August 2009

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z450, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was launched 11 months after the EX-Z450 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up against the EX-Z450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
SX210 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX210 IS
EX-Z450 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z450
SX210 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX210 IS and Casio EX-Z450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS and the EX-Z450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and EX-Z450 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and EX-Z450.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX210 IS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2009-08-18 |
Body design | Compact | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $226 | $229 |