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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z35 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 99 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A450, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very close but the EX-Z35 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 2 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z35 grades vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z35 over the Sony A450

 EX-Z35 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-Z35

 A450 EX-Z35 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A450

 EX-Z35 A450 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z35 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z35 versus Sony A450 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 vs the A450.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z35 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z35 and A450.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z35 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A450 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A450 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z35
Street photography with Sony A450
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Sports photography features
Sony A450 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z35 Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z35
Vlogging with Sony A450
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z35 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z35 and Sony A450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z35Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z35 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-02-21 2010-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 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 surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
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
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 560 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life - 1050 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $1,241