Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A450

Here is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the A450 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the A450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 against the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and A450.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.