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Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Epson R-D1x front
Portability
75
Imaging
46
Features
19
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x 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
Epson R-D1x
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Superseded the Epson R-D1
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Epson R-D1x, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Casio and Epson. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and R-D1x (6MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and R-D1x (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 6 months later than the R-D1x which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the R-D1x when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Epson R-D1x

 EX-Z450 R-D1x 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1x over the Casio EX-Z450

 R-D1x EX-Z450 
Display resolution235k230kClearer display (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Epson R-D1x

 EX-Z450 R-D1x 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Epson R-D1x has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Epson R-D1x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the R-D1x.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and R-D1x is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and R-D1x.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Epson R-D1x Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
no manual control
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Epson R-D1x
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Epson R-D1x as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
39
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (620g)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Epson R-D1x Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Epson R-D1x Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Epson R-D1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Epson R-D1x
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Epson R-D1x
General Information
Company Casio Epson
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Epson R-D1x
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-02-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 59
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 620 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) No
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $1,709