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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 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 S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S4500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4500 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the Fujifilm S4500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm S4500

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S4500 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm S4500 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S4500

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S4500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside measurements 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 S4500 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the Fujifilm S4500.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S4500 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S4500.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4500 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S4500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S4500
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix S4500
General Information
Brand Name Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix S4500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $230