Clicky

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
52
Features
82
Overall
64

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 III
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony RX10 IV

 EX-Z450 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Casio EX-Z450

 RX10 IV EX-Z450 
RevealedSeptember 2017August 2009Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony RX10 IV

 EX-Z450 RX10 IV 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the RX10 IV.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
great zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
56
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony RX10 IV
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 1095 grams (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 life - 400 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $1,698