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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2009
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-Z450, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Casio. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and EX-Z450 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FS10 was revealed 7 months before the EX-Z450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-FS10 grades vs the EX-Z450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-FS10 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-FS10

 EX-Z450 EX-FS10 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-FS10 EX-Z450 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FS10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z450 has proportions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 vs the EX-Z450.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FS10 and EX-Z450 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FS10 and EX-Z450.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to give you more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FS10
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Street photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography details
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FS10
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
26
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FS10
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Company Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-08-18
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-80 NP-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $229