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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 23 months prior to the WX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony WX30

 EX-Z450 WX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WX30 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX30

 EX-Z450 WX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the WX30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX30 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Sony WX30
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX30 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Sony WX30
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $259