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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 months prior to the W370 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W370

 EX-Z450 W370 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W370 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W370

 EX-Z450 W370 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the W370.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and W370.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W370 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Sony W370
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W370
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $230