Casio EX-10 vs Sony A450

Below is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-10 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was launched 3 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 scores against the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-10 and Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-10 and the A450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-10 and A450 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-10 and A450.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A450 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.