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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(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
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
  • Released August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z16 EX-Z450 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-Z16

 EX-Z450 EX-Z16 
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z16 EX-Z450 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z16
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (848 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Casio Exilim EX-Z450
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