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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 23 months before the HX7V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony HX7V

 EX-Z450 HX7V 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Casio EX-Z450

 HX7V EX-Z450 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX7V

 EX-Z450 HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside measurements 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 against the HX7V.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and HX7V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX7V Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX7V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 208g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $499