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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 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
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the L24 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 18 months prior to the L24 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the L24 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon L24

 EX-Z450 L24 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Casio EX-Z450

 L24 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L24

 EX-Z450 L24 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior 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 L24 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the L24.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and L24.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon L24
55
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L24 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than others in class (128g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon L24
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L24
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix L24
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 220 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $119