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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon A1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 10 years earlier than the A1000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the A1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon A1000

 EX-Z450 A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 A1000 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2009Newer by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon A1000

 EX-Z450 A1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon A1000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the A1000.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and A1000 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and A1000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
72
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
72
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon A1000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2019-01-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $477