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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony WX80

          

          

            
 EX-Z450 WX80 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Casio EX-Z450

          

          

            
 WX80 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX80

          

          

            
 EX-Z450 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the WX80.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and WX80.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
27
 manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
55
 lighter than competitors (128g)
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
17
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
62
 lighter than competitors (128g)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not available
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 lighter than competitors (128g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external mic jack
35
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (124g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony WX80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Casio Sony
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 pictures
Form 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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $276