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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 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
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon L110
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 18 months earlier than the L120 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the L120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon L120

 EX-Z450 L120 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Casio EX-Z450

 L120 EX-Z450 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L120

 EX-Z450 L120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 has outside dimensions 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 L120 has dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the L120.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and L120 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and L120.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L120 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Nikon L120 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Nikon L120 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Nikon L120 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L120
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 431 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 - 330 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $300