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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 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 X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was announced 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the Fujifilm X30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Fujifilm X30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Casio EX-Z450

 Fujifilm X30 EX-Z450 
ReleasedAugust 2014August 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30

 EX-Z450 Fujifilm X30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has 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) and the Fujifilm X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the Fujifilm X30.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
you can focus manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than others in class (128g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
great battery (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Fujifilm X30
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Fujifilm X30
General Information
Company Casio FujiFilm
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 423 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $499