Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450
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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Casio EX-Z450
N100 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Canon N100
EX-Z450 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Casio EX-Z450
N100 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Canon N100 versus Casio EX-Z450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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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 |