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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was unveiled 7 months prior to the EX-Z450 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z400 matches up versus the EX-Z450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z400 EX-Z450 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-Z400

 EX-Z450 EX-Z400 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z400 EX-Z450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z400 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z450 has specifications of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z400 and the EX-Z450.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z400 and EX-Z450 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and EX-Z450.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z400
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Casio EX-Z450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Casio EX-Z450
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Casio Exilim EX-Z450
General Information
Brand Name Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Casio Exilim EX-Z450
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-18
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 1/2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-40 NP-40
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $229