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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Leica X-U front
Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Typ 113
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Leica X-U, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Leica. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and X-U (16MP) and the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and X-U (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z450 was released 7 years before the X-U and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Leica X-U being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the X-U for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Leica X-U

 EX-Z450 X-U 

Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Casio EX-Z450

 X-U EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009More recent by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Leica X-U

 EX-Z450 X-U 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has physical 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 Leica X-U has sizing of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Leica X-U in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the X-U.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and X-U is 96 and 64 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and X-U.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z450 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Leica X-U will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Leica X-U Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Leica X-U as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (635 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Leica X-U as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
great battery power (450 per charge)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Leica X-U Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others (128g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
great battery power (450 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (635 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Leica X-U Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
63
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Leica X-U
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (635g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Leica X-U Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Leica X-U
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Leica X-U
General Information
Company Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Leica X-U
Also Known as - Typ 113
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2016-01-20
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12500
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.7-16.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 635 gr (1.40 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5")
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 life - 450 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 BP-DC8
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $3,495