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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
Casio EX-ZR300
(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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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z450 EX-ZR300 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-ZR300 EX-Z450 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR300

 EX-Z450 EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography highlights
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (500 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
great battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
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