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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 15 months later than the A350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony A350

 EX-Z450 A350 
IntroducedAugust 2009June 2008Fresher by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A350 EX-Z450 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A350

 EX-Z450 A350 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the A350.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and A350.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A350 will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer EX-Z450 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A350 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony A350 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
heavier than competitors in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Sony A350 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sony A350
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
51
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (674g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Sony A350
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Sony A350 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A350
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-08-18 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $600