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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 6 years after the EX-Z450 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the EX-Z450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX720 HS EX-Z450 
LaunchedFebruary 2016August 2009More modern by 80 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-Z450 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX720 HS EX-Z450 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-Z450 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and EX-Z450.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to produce greater detail having an extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than others in class (270g)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20.3 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 resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1080 (60p, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $379 $229