Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.