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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 21 months prior to the P300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Nikon P300

 EX-Z450 P300 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 P300 EX-Z450 
IntroducedMay 2011August 2009More modern by 21 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P300

 EX-Z450 P300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior 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 P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the P300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and P300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and P300.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P300 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Nikon P300
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Nikon P300 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Nikon P300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.28 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $500