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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony W320
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W320

 EX-Z450 W320 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W320 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W320

 EX-Z450 W320 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Sony W320
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Sony W320 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sony W320
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Sony W320
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
26
quite wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W320
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
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