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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-C3
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 9 months earlier than the NEX-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony NEX-3

 EX-Z450 NEX-3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Casio EX-Z450

 NEX-3 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony NEX-3

 EX-Z450 NEX-3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the NEX-3.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and NEX-3 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and NEX-3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
59
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography factors
37
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
68
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
includes face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony NEX-3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-18 2010-06-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 297 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $0