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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 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
  • Introduced August 2009
FujiFilm S3200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z450 S3200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S3200 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm S3200

 EX-Z450 S3200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S3200
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (540 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs FujiFilm S3200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and FujiFilm S3200
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450FujiFilm FinePix S3200
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