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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX510 HS versus Casio EX-Z450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 4 years later than the EX-Z450 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX510 HS grades versus the EX-Z450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX510 HS EX-Z450 
RevealedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX510 HS

 EX-Z450 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX510 HS EX-Z450 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX510 HS against the EX-Z450.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and EX-Z450 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and EX-Z450.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX510 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
50
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
36
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (250 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349 gr (0.77 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $249 $229