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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z2000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly close but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z2000 was revealed around the same time to the A450 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z2000 matches up against the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Sony A450

 EX-Z2000 A450 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-Z2000

 A450 EX-Z2000 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A450

 EX-Z2000 A450 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z2000 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 compared to the A450.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z2000 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z2000 and A450.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging.

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z2000
Portrait photography with Sony A450
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (152 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Travel photography information
Sony A450 Travel photography information
62
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A450 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging information
Sony A450 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (152 grams)
9
no video
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Casio EX-Z2000 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z2000 and Sony A450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $1,241