Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS vs Casio EX-Z450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 24 months later than the EX-Z450 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the EX-Z450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the EX-Z450.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and EX-Z450 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and EX-Z450.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX230 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.