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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 4 years before the W730 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony W730

 EX-Z450 W730 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W730 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W730

 EX-Z450 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers 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 W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the W730.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and W730.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W730 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Sony W730
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony W730
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $138