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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450

Portability
99
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced September 2010
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was launched 9 months after the A450 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z16 grades vs the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Sony A450

 EX-Z16 A450 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-Z16

 A450 EX-Z16 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A450

 EX-Z16 A450 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the A450.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and A450.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A450 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer EX-Z16 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Sony A450 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography information
Sony A450 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A450 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography features
Sony A450 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Sony A450
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,050 shots)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Sony A450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-09-20 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 -
Highest video resolution 848x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $100 $1,241