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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 8 months after the W220 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W220

 EX-Z450 W220 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W220 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W220

 EX-Z450 W220 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 against the W220.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and W220.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z450 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Sony W220 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W220
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $160