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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Released August 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm S8300

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm S8300 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8300

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm S8300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external 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 S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8300 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (128g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (128g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm S8300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 128g (0.28 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $200