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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z450 EX-ZR100 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-ZR100 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR100

 EX-Z450 EX-ZR100 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR100
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (128g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (204g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 204 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $300