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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Replacement is Sony A57
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 12 months earlier than the A55 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony A55

 EX-Z450 A55 

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A55 EX-Z450 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A55

 EX-Z450 A55 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the A55.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and A55.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A55 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Sony A55 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Sony A55
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Sony A55 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Sony A55 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Sony A55 Landscape photography features
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Sony A55 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony A55
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony SLT-A55
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-08-18 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 816
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $800