Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released January 2016
(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
- Released August 2009

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was brought out 6 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX420 IS grades against the EX-Z450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Casio EX-Z450
SX420 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 78 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX420 IS
EX-Z450 | SX420 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z450
SX420 IS | EX-Z450 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX420 IS and Casio EX-Z450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX420 IS and the EX-Z450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and EX-Z450 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and EX-Z450.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-01-05 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus 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 | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 195 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $229 |