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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 6 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX540 HS grades against the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX540 HS EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 78 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX540 HS

 EX-Z450 SX540 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX540 HS EX-Z450 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX540 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS and the EX-Z450.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and EX-Z450 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX540 HS and EX-Z450.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (205 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (205 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX540 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2009-08-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 life 205 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $229