Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon L100
EX-Z450 | L100 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Casio EX-Z450
L100 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L100
EX-Z450 | L100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |