Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200
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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm S3200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S3200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was launched 16 months prior to the S3200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the S3200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and FujiFilm FinePix S3200. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and FujiFilm S3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the FujiFilm S3200
EX-Z450 | S3200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-Z450
S3200 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm S3200
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys external 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 FujiFilm S3200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm S3200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the S3200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S3200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and S3200.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the FujiFilm S3200 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | FujiFilm FinePix S3200 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S3250 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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) | 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 pounds) | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 life | - | 300 shots |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-40 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $229 | $190 |