Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was revealed 4 months before the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W350
EX-Z450 | W350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Casio EX-Z450
W350 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W350
EX-Z450 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and W350.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W350 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Sony |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $229 | $200 |