Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Released May 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Casio. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The EX-Z450 was revealed 3 years prior to the EX-ZR300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-ZR300
EX-Z450 | EX-ZR300 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z450
EX-ZR300 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR300
EX-Z450 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the EX-ZR300.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and EX-ZR300.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZR300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Casio |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-08-18 | 2012-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 205 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 All around 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 life | - | 500 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $229 | $329 |