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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 months before the W330 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W330

 EX-Z450 W330 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W330 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W330

 EX-Z450 W330 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the W330.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and W330.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W330 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
55
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Sony W330
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony W330 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W330
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $170