Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony HX9V
EX-Z450 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Casio EX-Z450
HX9V | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony HX9V
EX-Z450 | HX9V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |