Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Older Model is Sony A500

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z450 was brought out 12 months prior to the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 scores against the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony A560
EX-Z450 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-Z450
A560 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A560
EX-Z450 | A560 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the A560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and A560 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and A560.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A560 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 128g (0.28 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch cost | $229 | $650 |