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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

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
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 4 months before the EX-Z550 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z450 EX-Z550 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-Z550 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-Z550

 EX-Z450 EX-Z550 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the EX-Z550.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and EX-Z550.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Casio EX-Z550 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
55
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-Z550
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Casio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $149