Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Announced September 2013
- Additionally referred to as Typ112

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is pretty close but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z450 was released 5 years prior to the C which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Leica C. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Leica C Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica C
EX-Z450 | C |
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-Z450
C | EX-Z450 | |||
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Announced | September 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica C
EX-Z450 | C | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside dimensions 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 Leica C has dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Leica C in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the C.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and C is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and C.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica C | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Leica |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Leica C |
Other name | - | Typ112 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-09-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 1 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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) | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $229 | $1,299 |