Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") have different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z450 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.