Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z800 was unveiled 7 months later than the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Sony A450
EX-Z800 | A450 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-Z800
A450 | EX-Z800 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Sony A450
EX-Z800 | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z800 has got outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z800 versus Sony A450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the A450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and A450.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer EX-Z800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z800 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Sony |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z800 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-08-03 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-120 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $150 | $1,241 |