Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Casio. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the EX-ZR100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was announced 23 months earlier than the EX-ZR100 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the EX-ZR100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the EX-ZR100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and EX-ZR100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.