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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Leica C
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica C

 EX-Z450 C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the Casio EX-Z450

 C EX-Z450 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013August 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica C

 EX-Z450 C 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Leica C Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Leica C
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Leica C Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Leica C Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Leica C Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Leica C Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
39
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Leica C
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Leica C
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