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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 5 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the Fujifilm S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm S1

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm S1 EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S1

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the Fujifilm S1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S1 is 96 and 60 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S1.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S1 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (680 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (680g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $400