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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 7 months after the Fujifilm A100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the Fujifilm A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm A100 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm A100

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the Fujifilm A100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm A100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm A100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-Z450 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z450 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography information
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
25
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm A100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Make Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix A100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 128g (0.28 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $0