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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon L100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 7 months after the L100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon L100

 EX-Z450 L100 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-Z450

 L100 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L100

 EX-Z450 L100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon L100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the L100.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and L100 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and L100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-Z450 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z450 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Nikon L100 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon L100
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
39
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $229 $399