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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A450
(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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS10 versus Sony A450, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Sony. The image resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZS10 was revealed 13 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-ZS10 scores vs the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Sony A450

 EX-ZS10 A450 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 A450 EX-ZS10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A450

 EX-ZS10 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the A450.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and A450 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and A450.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS10 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The newer EX-ZS10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography information
Sony A450 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Street photography with Sony A450
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography info
Sony A450 Sports photography info
32
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
76
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
70
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
60
great battery power (1,050 shots)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
32
great max aperture (f)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,050 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging details
Sony A450 Vlogging details
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Sony A450
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Company Casio Sony
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 560 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $1,241