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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 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 QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 6 years prior to the QX30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the QX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony QX30

 EX-Z450 QX30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 QX30 EX-Z450 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2009More modern by 61 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony QX30

 EX-Z450 QX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has got exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the QX30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and QX30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and QX30.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony QX30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Sony QX30 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Sony QX30 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sony QX30
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony QX30 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony QX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Launched 2009-08-18 2014-09-03
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft None
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $348