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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 7 years prior to the HX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony HX80

 EX-Z450 HX80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Casio EX-Z450

 HX80 EX-Z450 
RevealedMarch 2016August 2009More recent by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX80

 EX-Z450 HX80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the HX80.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and HX80.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
76
better than average battery (390 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Sony HX80
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $368