Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z450

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-10 vs Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Casio. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was launched 4 years after the EX-Z450 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-10 grades against the EX-Z450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 against the EX-Z450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and EX-Z450 is 83 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and EX-Z450.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-10 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The fresher EX-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.