Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony G3

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 8 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outside 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 G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z450 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.