Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 848 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched September 2010
(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
- Released August 2009

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Casio. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z16 was launched 14 months later than the EX-Z450 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z16 scores versus the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z450
EX-Z16 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-Z16
EX-Z450 | EX-Z16 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z450
EX-Z16 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 has external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 compared to the EX-Z450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and EX-Z450 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and EX-Z450.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z16 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z16 | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-09-20 | 2009-08-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | - | 3" |
Resolution of display | 0 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 848x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-40 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $100 | $229 |