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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was released 12 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 grades against the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony a1

 EX-Z450 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 a1 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2021August 2009More modern by 139 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony a1

 EX-Z450 a1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has 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 a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the a1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and a1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony a1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 38 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Sony a1 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
89
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400s)
high megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Sony a1 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Sony a1
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
91
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (530 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
great battery (530 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
high megapixels (50MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony a1 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (530 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
37
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony a1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Alpha a1
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 50MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 737 gr (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $229 $6,498