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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Casio EX-Z450
(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
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX600 HS grades vs the EX-Z450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX600 HS EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX600 HS

 EX-Z450 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX600 HS EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Casio EX-Z450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS and the EX-Z450.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and EX-Z450 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and EX-Z450.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 life 290 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $229