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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2005
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
LaunchedAugust 2009March 2005More recent by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2"Bigger screen (+1")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm S3 Pro EX-Z450 
Screen resolution235k230kCrisper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 96 and 54 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-Z450 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern EX-Z450 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition (930g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography advice
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
50
lighter than competition (930g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't record video
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-08-18 2005-03-16
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 lbs) 930g (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $229 $0