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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon N100 versus Casio EX-Z450, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and EX-Z450 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was revealed 4 years after the EX-Z450 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N100 grades versus the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 N100 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon N100

 EX-Z450 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z450

 N100 EX-Z450 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon N100 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the N100 and the EX-Z450.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and EX-Z450 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and EX-Z450.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The N100 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent N100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
64
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (289g)
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (289g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (330 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
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reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
has mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (289g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z450
 Canon PowerShot N100Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-08-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 330 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $229