Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview
Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Casio. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was released 3 years earlier than the EX-ZR15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the EX-ZR15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR15. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-ZR15
EX-Z450 | EX-ZR15 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Casio EX-Z450
EX-ZR15 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR15
EX-Z450 | EX-ZR15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Casio EX-ZR15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the EX-ZR15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and EX-ZR15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and EX-ZR15.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Exilim Engine 5.0 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 325 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $229 | $249 |