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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was brought out 24 months earlier than the TX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 scores against the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony TX10

 EX-Z450 TX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TX10 EX-Z450 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TX10

 EX-Z450 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the TX10.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Sony TX10
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Sony TX10
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
weather sealing
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony TX10 Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony TX10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN1
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 $309