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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 4 years prior to the L28 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades against the L28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon L28

 EX-Z450 L28 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Casio EX-Z450

 L28 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L28

 EX-Z450 L28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the L28.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and L28.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L28 to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L28 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Nikon L28
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
good battery (280 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Nikon L28 Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon L28
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Name Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix L28
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - 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 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 280 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $90