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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 23 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony HX9V

 EX-Z450 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-Z450

 HX9V EX-Z450 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX9V

 EX-Z450 HX9V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the HX9V.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX9V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX9V
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 One One
Cost at launch $229 $328