Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 4 months before the W320 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W320
EX-Z450 | W320 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z450
W320 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W320
EX-Z450 | W320 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has outside 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) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and W320.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W320 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 grams (0.28 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $229 | $269 |