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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was released very close to the TX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony TX1

 EX-Z450 TX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TX1 EX-Z450 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TX1

 EX-Z450 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the TX1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z450 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Sony TX1 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
31
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TX1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $350