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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Announced April 2015
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 XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z450, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was revealed 5 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XC10 scores vs the EX-Z450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Casio EX-Z450

 XC10 EX-Z450 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon XC10

 EX-Z450 XC10 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z450

 XC10 EX-Z450 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 offers outside measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the XC10 compared to the EX-Z450.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and EX-Z450 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The XC10 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent XC10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
low MP (12MP)
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with touch to focus
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.8 fps)
low MP (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
43
comes with touch to focus
pretty wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
has no RAW format
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon XC10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon XC10Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model Canon XC10 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-04-08 2009-08-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 20000 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format XF-AVC, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 1040 gr (2.29 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N NP-40
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,599 $229