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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 10 months before the WX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony WX5

 EX-Z450 WX5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WX5 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX5

 EX-Z450 WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior 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) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the WX5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WX5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $229 $250