Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX5

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 10 months earlier than the HX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Casio EX-Z450 will give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.