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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX620 HS was brought out 6 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS scores vs the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX620 HS EX-Z450 
RevealedMay 2016August 2009More modern by 82 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX620 HS

 EX-Z450 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX620 HS EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and EX-Z450 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and EX-Z450.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
71
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-05-10 2009-08-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $229