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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
54 Features
86 Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 11 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the ZV-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 EX-Z450 ZV-1 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Casio EX-Z450

          

          

            
 ZV-1 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedMay 2020August 2009More modern by 131 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Sony ZV-1

          

          

            
 EX-Z450 ZV-1 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the ZV-1.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and ZV-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony ZV-1 will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
27
 has manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
72
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
55
 lighter than competitors in class (128g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
70
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 low battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than competitors in class (128g)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 low battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography information
36
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 low battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging features
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
86
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Sony ZV-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Sony ZV-1
General Information
Make Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $750