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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony WX70

 EX-Z450 WX70 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Casio EX-Z450

 WX70 EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX70

 EX-Z450 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside dimensions 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 against the WX70.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and WX70.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Sony WX70
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX70
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 All around 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 life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $242