Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony a5000

Here is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 5 years before the a5000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the a5000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the a5000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and a5000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.