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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 5 years before the A6000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony A6000

 EX-Z450 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A6000 EX-Z450 
LaunchedApril 2014August 2009Newer by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A6000

 EX-Z450 A6000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the A6000.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and A6000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6000 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Sony A6000
55
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Sony A6000
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (128g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
77
lighter than others in class (344g)
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Sony A6000 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
33
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-18 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $548