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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Sony A560
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony A560

 EX-Z450 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A560 EX-Z450 
LaunchedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A560

 EX-Z450 A560 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Sony A560 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Sony A560
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
60
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Sony A560 Landscape photography info
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Sony A560 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A560
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
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