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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
15
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 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-ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Casio. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 23 months earlier than the EX-ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the EX-ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z450 EX-ZS15 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Casio EX-Z450

 EX-ZS15 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZS15

 EX-Z450 EX-ZS15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has proportions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the EX-ZS15.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and EX-ZS15.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS15 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Casio EX-ZS15 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZS15 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZS15 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZS15
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (154g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Casio EX-ZS15 Landscape photography details
37
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
great max aperture (f)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZS15 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
26
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (154 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Casio EX-ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Casio Exilim EX-ZS15
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-07-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 154 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $248