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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Old Model is 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX740 HS was brought out 9 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX740 HS scores vs the EX-Z450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Casio EX-Z450

 SX740 HS EX-Z450 
IntroducedJuly 2018August 2009Newer by 109 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon SX740 HS

 EX-Z450 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z450

 SX740 HS EX-Z450 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and EX-Z450 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX740 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX740 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
48
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
75
lighter than competition (299g)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (265 per charge)
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-31 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
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
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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $229